Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Momomoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Momomoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Momomoto bucks up and tries to throw Krylov off but instead Krylov has got his back!#SUB#
Krylov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is looking to control Momomoto but Momomoto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Krylov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Momomoto just trying to survive but Krylov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Krylov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Krylov looking to break Momomoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Momomoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krylov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Krylov tightening his grip on Momomoto, looking for the choke.
Momomoto rolls, trying to escape but Krylov keeps control of the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Momomoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krylov. #T2##SUB#
Krylov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Momomoto is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov 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: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Momomoto.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Momomoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Momomoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pereira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira walks straight into a right hand from Momomoto - that's dropped him! Momomoto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pereira from any more punishment! Pereira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Riku Momomoto!
A relieved looking Riku Momomoto 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: HRL74
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Wagon throws a poor cross that misses
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Momomoto breaks the clinch.
Wagon misses with a hook
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Wagon is rocked!
Wagon is holding his hands too far apart here. Momomoto throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Wagon is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
A very excited looking Riku Momomoto 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: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Botev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Momomoto cracks Botev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Botev 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.
Momomoto lands a nice shot that snaps Botev's head back.
Momomoto throws a good cross that connects.
Botev misses with a left hand
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Momomoto drops Botev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Botev looks back up at him and smiles so Momomoto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Botev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momomoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Botev is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Botev swings widly with a right hand
and Momomoto counters with a right hand from hell and Botev is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Anton Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Momomoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Momomoto.
Momomoto takes one to the side of the head.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Momomoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Momomoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Krylov slips a jab from Momomoto.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov cracks Momomoto with an open hand slap.
Momomoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krylov shoots and misses
and Momomoto counters with a left to the body.
Momomoto throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown. Momomoto fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krylov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krylov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momomoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momomoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Momomoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krylov has gone for a leg lock! Momomoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krylov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Momomoto has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Krylov wants to control but Momomoto is keeping busy.
Momomoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Momomoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Momomoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momomoto has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Momomoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Momomoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Momomoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momomoto looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momomoto throws a good cross that connects.
Momomoto staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Momomoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Momomoto moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Momomoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Momomoto on the side of the head.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Momomoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anton Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Momomoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krylov! Momomoto lets Krylov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Momomoto misses with a looping left.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Momomoto misses with a double jab
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Momomoto is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Momomoto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVB#
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Momomoto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Krylov is trying to improve his position.
Krylov seems a little lost for a moment, as Momomoto dominates the positioning.
Krylov is looking to reverse the position.
Krylov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krylov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momomoto pulls his head out easily.
Momomoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Momomoto has passed into side control.
Krylov struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Momomoto takes a little break here. Krylov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Momomoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working.
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krylov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krylov tries to roll over but Momomoto keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD#
Krylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momomoto keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov passes Momomoto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Momomoto is positioning himself well to prevent Krylov advancing to mount. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krylov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage.
Krylov controlling the pace.
Krylov wants to take a breather but Momomoto is having none of it.
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momomoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Momomoto is staying active underneath Krylov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Momomoto lands an overhand right.
Krylov shoots in for a double leg but Momomoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Momomoto lands a right hook to the body.
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momomoto moves away.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Momomoto sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Momomoto misses the jab.
Momomoto moves away from the strike by Krylov.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Momomoto misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krylov.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto connects with the punch.
Momomoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krylov goes for a double leg but Momomoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Momomoto continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Momomoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Momomoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Momomoto as Krylov shoots in.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Momomoto throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krylov takes one on the button.
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Momomoto is out of range.
Momomoto misses the jab.
Momomoto throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Riku Momomoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Momomoto throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krylov throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krylov.
It seemed like Momomoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Momomotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momomoto moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Momomoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.#T3#
Krylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Momomoto throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov moves out of range as Momomoto strikes.
Krylov throws the left hand but Momomoto avoids the punch easily.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Momomoto's head but Momomoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Momomoto misses. #T4#
Momomoto throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.
Krylov fails with the takedown.
Krylov closes the distance and clinches up with Momomoto, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes Momomoto against the cage but Momomoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Krylov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Momomoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Momomoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.
Momomoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.#TD#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into Momomoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Momomoto trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Momomoto trying to control here.
Momomoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krylov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Krylov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Momomoto sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov wants to work for an arm triangle but Momomoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Momomoto has recovered full guard. #T3#
Momomoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVB#
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krylov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Krylov.
I think Krylov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Anton Krylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momomoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Momomoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek darts in looking for a takedown but Momomoto gets double underhooks and turns Leeuwenhoek into the cage.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momomoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto avoids the body shot from Leeuwenhoek.
A little feinted left hand from Momomoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuwenhoek. Momomoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momomoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a body shot that sends Momomoto's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leeuwenhoek moves out of range as Momomoto strikes.
Leeuwenhoek fails with a takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy right hand but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Leeuwenhoek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and drives through. Momomoto sprawls well.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot.
Momomoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leeuwenhoek to score with a decent uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momomoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momomoto throwing a counter right hand but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a jab.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Momomoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Momomoto.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek clinches up against the cage.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leeuwenhoek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace.
Leeuwenhoek wants to free his trapped foot but Momomoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leeuwenhoek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from half guard but Momomoto is working away. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek wants to work for an arm triangle but Momomoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Momomoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leeuwenhoek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leeuwenhoek wants to take a breather but Momomoto is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Momomoto scores with a jab. Leeuwenhoek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Momomoto jabs Leeuwenhoek right on the nose. Leeuwenhoek blinks but takes it well.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek stuns Momomoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Momomoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leeuwenhoeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momomoto thuds his right hand into Leeuwenhoek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Momomoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Leeuwenhoek. #TD2#
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momomoto is controlling Leeuwenhoek's trapped leg to prevent Leeuwenhoek from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Momomoto throws a jab when Leeuwenhoek was well out of range.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek moves into the clinch.
Momomoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leeuwenhoek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
A head punch on the inside from Momomoto fails to land.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to drag Momomoto to the mat but Momomoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leeuwenhoek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Momomoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a body shot from Momomoto.
A short body shot lands from Momomoto as the two fighters clinch.
Momomoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leeuwenhoek fails to land.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Momomoto stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Momomoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Momomoto lands a right hand. #TD2#
Momomoto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leeuwenhoek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Momomoto to the mat. Momomoto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leeuwenhoek is breathing heavily.
Momomoto wants to sweep here but Leeuwenhoek controlling him for the moment.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek staying calm.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momomoto keeps working.
Leeuwenhoek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Momomoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leeuwenhoek on the ground.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Momomoto seems a little lost for a moment, as Leeuwenhoek dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek swings around for an armbar but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Momomoto is fighting to break Leeuwenhoek's control of his arms but Leeuwenhoek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leeuwenhoek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momomoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands on Momomoto's head, controlling the position.
Leeuwenhoek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momomoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leeuwenhoek finds it's way round the side to connect with Momomoto's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leeuwenhoek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Momomoto's half guard.

Momomoto has one foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jab from Momomoto.
Momomoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Leeuwenhoek. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a right hand but Momomoto moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Leeuwenhoek misses the target.
Leeuwenhoek moves away from the strike by Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a sloppy right hand. Momomoto should have avoided that one.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Leeuwenhoek misses its intended target. #T1#
Momomoto lands a jab to Leeuwenhoek's midsection.
Momomoto throws a hook but Leeuwenhoek avoids it easily.
Momomoto misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Momomoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Momomoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Momomoto drops his hands momentarily and Leeuwenhoek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Momomoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leeuwenhoek in his tracks. #CL2#
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and pushes Momomoto back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momomoto gets through Leeuwenhoek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Momomoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a shot to the side of Momomoto's head.
Momomoto pushes Leeuwenhoek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto tries to throw a body punch but Leeuwenhoek avoids it by throwing Momomoto back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Leeuwenhoek fails to land.
Momomoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Momomoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leeuwenhoek backwards.
Momomoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Leeuwenhoek is rocked!
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Leeuwenhoek is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
A short left from Momomoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Momomoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Momomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside.
Momomoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Momomoto lands a body punch.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leeuwenhoeks head.
Momomoto dips a shoulder and cracks Leeuwenhoek with a mighty uppercut! Leeuwenhoek falls back against the cage and Momomoto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Leeuwenhoek is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Momomoto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
A victorious Riku Momomoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Momomoto with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Personal Space has been cut.
Personal Space throws a body shot but no joy.
Personal Space's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Momomoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Personal Space scrambles back to his feet.
Personal Space avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Momomoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Momomoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Momomoto misses with a right hand
and Personal Space counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Momomoto throws a right and a left that Personal Space avoids nicely.
Momomoto scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momomoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Momomoto.
Personal Space works the jab nicely.
Personal Space throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Momomoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momomoto misses with a jab to the body
enabling Personal Space to counter with a crisp jab.
Momomoto connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Momomoto.
Personal Space rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a straight right hand.
Personal Space misses with an uppercut
and Momomoto scores with a counter punch that sends Personal Space to the canvas! Momomoto smells blood - he's punishing Personal Space with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Personal Space has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Momomoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov. #SUB2#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Krylov is working to tighten his grip on Momomoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Momomoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Krylov is really squeezing tight and eventually Momomoto passes out! Krylov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anton Krylov!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov 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: HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Machine wants to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.#CL2#
Machine rushes Momomoto and presses him up against the cage.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Momomoto is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine digs a right hand underneath Momomoto's ribcage. Momomoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Momomoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Momomoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Nice elbow from Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Riku Momomoto has been cut.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Momomoto shrugs off. #T1#
A short left from Machine.
Momomoto dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Momomoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Momomotos head.
Machine lands an uppercut.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Momomoto backwards.
Momomoto tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Momomoto's defenses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Momomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Momomoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Momomoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Momomoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momomoto takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Momomoto.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Momomoto tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Momomoto blocks an elbow strike.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine pushes Momomoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Momomoto digs a right hand underneath Machine's ribcage. Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Momomoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Machine. #CUT2#Riku Momomoto's cut is getting worse.
Momomoto takes a shot to the head.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Momomoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Machine works on Momomoto's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Momomoto dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Momomoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Momomoto dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a body shot from Momomoto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Momomoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Momomoto's brow.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Momomoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Momomoto misses with the head strike.
Momomoto throws a head punch that misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine tries to work over Momomoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Momomoto misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Momomoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Momomoto fails to land. #T4#
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Momomoto lands with a left to the head.
Momomoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Momomoto avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Momomoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Momomoto lands with a light punch inside.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Momomoto lands with a light punch inside.
Momomoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Momomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto blocks an elbow strike.
Machine blocking some punches.
Momomoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Momomoto throws a head punch that misses.
Momomoto scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine tries to work over Momomoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Momomoto takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Machine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Machine clinches up with Momomoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Momomoto controls his hands.
Momomoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Momomoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine pushes Momomoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Momomoto avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Momomoto controls his hands.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Momomoto's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Momomoto blocking some punches.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Momomoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Momomoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Momomoto controls his hands.
Momomoto misses with some punches.
Momomoto misses with the head strike.
Machine lands a left hand.
Momomoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Momomoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Momomoto working aggressively here.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Momomoto in his tracks for a moment.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Momomoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine tries to work over Momomoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Riku Momomoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Momomoto scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Momomoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
Momomoto gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Momomoto gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Momomoto can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Momomoto's brow.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, Riku Momomoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Momomoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Machine.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexis Machine!
Post fight, Alexis Machine took to the microphone: 'Well, well, well, feed me crack and call me a bitch!'.

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Sidorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov has his takedown stuffed
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Momomoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidorov.
Momomoto misses with an uppercut.
Sidorov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momomoto swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Momomoto misses its intended target.
Sidorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidorov fails with the takedown.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
The fighters circling - Momomoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - Momomoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Momomoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Momomoto throws a hook but Sidorov blocks it.#TD2#
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but Momomoto defending well.
Momomoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sidorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sidorov is nestled in close to Momomoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momomoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is defending well. #T2#
Momomoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Momomoto tries to get out of the position.
Sidorov thows a huge punch but Momomoto dodges it nicely.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sidorov on the ground.
Sidorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sidorov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sidorov raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov working Momomoto over with strikes here.
Momomoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Momomoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sidorov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Momomoto tries to hold on but Sidorov postures up.#T3#
Sidorov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sidorov throwing strikes but Momomoto recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Sidorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Momomoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sidorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidorov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Momomoto?
Sidorov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sidorov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sidorov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sidorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sidorov throwing strikes here but Momomoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidorov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Sidorov breaks from Momomoto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sidorov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sidorov lands with some strikes.
Sidorov misses with a head shot.
Sidorov landing shots from mount.
Sidorov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Momomoto?
Sidorov raining down shots from the mount!
Momomoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sidorov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sidorov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sidorov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Momomoto hang on?
Sidorov lands a big shot there that rocks Momomoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sidorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov'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.#R2#
Momomoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidorov's head.
Ivan Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto misses with a hook.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidorov dives in and grabs Momomoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Momomoto pushes down on Sidorov's head and hops out.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidorov manages to avoid it.
Sidorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sidorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Momomoto misses the target.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
Momomoto is looking to counter punch.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
Sidorov avoids the body shot from Momomoto.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - Momomoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Momomoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov dives in and grabs Momomoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Momomoto pushes down on Sidorov's head and hops out.
Momomoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidorov at a distance.
Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Momomoto throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Momomoto. #T1#
Momomoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorov. Sidorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Momomoto scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ivan Sidorov's cut even more.
Sidorov has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt. #TD2#
Sidorov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Momomoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sidorov is in Momomoto's guard.
Sidorov is breathing heavily.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Momomoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sidorov.
Sidorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Momomoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sidorov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Momomoto jumps into side control!
Sidorov tries to bench press Momomoto off him but Momomoto keeps the position. #T2#
Sidorov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Momomoto's best efforts.
Momomoto controlling the pace.
Sidorov tries to get to full guard but Momomoto has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidorov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sidorov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sidorov is pressing down on Momomoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sidorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Momomoto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Momomoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Momomoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sidorov postures up in Momomoto's guard and throws a big left but Momomoto blocks it.
Sidorov stands up over Momomoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sidorov stands and throws Momomoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Momomoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sidorov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Sidorov.
Sidorov cracks Momomoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sidorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Momomoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Momomoto wants to control but Sidorov postures up.
Momomoto is looking to regain half guard here but Sidorov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sidorov cracks Momomoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sidorov working the strikes but Momomoto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sidorov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Momomoto!
Sidorov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sidorov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidorov breaks from Momomoto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sidorov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sidorov thowing shots but they're missing.
Sidorov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Sidorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Sidorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov'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.#R3##TD2#
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sidorov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Momomoto dodges the ground and pound from Sidorov.
Momomoto dodges the ground and pound from Sidorov.
Sidorov scoring with punches and elbows.
Momomoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sidorov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Sidorov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but Momomoto is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Momomoto taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Momomoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sidorov working the ground and pound.
Sidorov throws an elbow but Momomoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sidorov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sidorov looks up at the clock and then as Momomoto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sidorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sidorov with the ground and pound but Momomoto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sidorov is nestled in close to Momomoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sidorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Momomoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sidorov.
Sidorov tries to pass to full mount but Momomoto defends it.
Sidorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Momomoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sidorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Momomoto has hold of Sidorov's hands but Sidorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sidorov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sidorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Momomoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sidorov wants to free his trapped foot but Momomoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momomoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidorov looks to land a strike but Momomoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sidorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Momomoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Momomoto!#REVR##T3#
Sidorov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Momomoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sidorov is looking for a sweep. Momomoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sidorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Momomoto stopping the sweep attempt from Sidorov.
Sidorov is looking to sweep but instead, Momomoto has passed into half guard.
Sidorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sidorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momomoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momomoto's back!
Sidorov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sidorov is punishing Momomoto with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Sidorov misses with a punch to the head.
Sidorov lands shots from the back.
Momomoto is really stuck here.
Momomoto covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Momomoto covers up after that shot from Sidorov.
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!
Momomoto is trying to break free.
Momomoto is trapped and Sidorov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sidorov misses with an elbow to the head.
Sidorov missing with punches from the back.
Sidorov is landing with strikes. Momomoto can't take much more of this.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sidorov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sidorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Momomoto swivels and escapes.
Momomoto stalks Sidorov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sidorov's face. Sidorov staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Momomoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momomoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sidorov darts in looking for a takedown but Momomoto gets double underhooks and turns Sidorov into the cage.
Momomoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidorov dives in for a single leg takedown but Momomoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.#TD2#
Sidorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sidorov throws a strike aimed at the side of Momomoto's head but Momomoto avoids it well.
Sidorov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Momomoto to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Sidorov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sidorov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Momomoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sidorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Momomoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sidorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The strikes coming from Sidorov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Momomoto defending against the ground and pound.
Sidorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Momomoto dodges the ground and pound from Sidorov.
Sidorov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sidorov cracks Momomoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but Momomoto is defending the strikes.
Sidorov working the body and head with strikes.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sidorov.
Sidorov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sidorov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Sidorov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Momomoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sidorov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sidorov working the head and body with strikes.
Momomoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sidorov scoring with punches and elbows.
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Sidorov.
Sidorov is putting a hurting on Momomoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sidorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sidorov is putting a hurting on Momomoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sidorov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sidorov looks up at the clock and then as Momomoto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sidorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Sidorov.
Check out the look on Sidorov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Sidorov crashes against the mat.
Sidorov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Momomoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Momomoto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Sidorov.
Sidorov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Momomoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivan Sidorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momomoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sidorov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but Momomoto is defending the strikes.
Sidorov lands some shots froms side control.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Sidorov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Momomoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sidorov.
Momomoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sidorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sidorov landing strikes.
Sidorov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Momomoto some visible discomfort.
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!
Sidorov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sidorov looks up at the clock and then as Momomoto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sidorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sidorov working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Momomoto is rocked!
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Momomoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Momomoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Momomoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidorov lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sidorov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov'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. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Sidorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sidorov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sidorov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sidorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Momomoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Sidorov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sidorov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sidorov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sidorov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Momomoto is avoiding damage well.
Sidorov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sidorov working the ground and pound.
Sidorov cracks Momomoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidorov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Momomoto regains half guard.
Sidorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sidorov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Momomoto! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sidorov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov! Ivan Sidorov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Sidorov 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: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
Momomoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Momomoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Momomoto lands a big right hand that sends Wagon crashing to the mat! Momomoto stays standing though and waves Wagon back to his feet!#ROC#Wagon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momomoto Throws a clean left jab. Momomoto Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Wagon's chin! Wagon crumbles to the ground and Momomoto follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Momomoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krylov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into Momomoto's guard.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is keeping the position.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Momomoto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Well, if Krylov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Momomoto won't allow Krylov to pass to mount.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Momomoto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Momomoto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Krylov is trying for a kimura here. Momomoto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krylov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momomoto scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Momomoto does it's job there.
Sidorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Momomoto 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.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Sidorov ducked under it nicely.
Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Momomoto counters with a crisp one two that drops Sidorov! Momomoto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sidorov to his feet! Sidorov is in big trouble!#ROC#Sidorov is rocked!
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidorov shoots for a takedown but Momomoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Momomoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.
Sidorov seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Sidorov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Momomoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Sidorov toppling to the canvas! Sidorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Momomoto finish him?!
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Momomoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sidorov! Momomoto lets Sidorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Ivan Sidorov's cut even more.
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!
Momomoto leaves Sidorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sidorov.
Sidorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
And Sidorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Momomoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riku Momomoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Momomoto cracks Sidorov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Momomoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sidorov to stand back up!
Sidorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Momomoto! Sidorov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Riku Momomoto 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: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto throws an overhand right that lands on Kortenhorst's shoulder, as Kortenhorst tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Momomoto.#CUT#It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Momomoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Kortenhorst ducked under it nicely.
Kortenhorst takes one to the side of the head.
Momomoto scores with a jab. Kortenhorst acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Momomoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kortenhorst to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Kortenhorst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVR##T1#
Kortenhorst can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst is trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kortenhorst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momomoto keeps working.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is defending well. #T2#
Momomoto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.
Kortenhorst moves nicely into side control.
Momomoto is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kortenhorst trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kortenhorst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kortenhorst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kortenhorst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Momomoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kortenhorst wants to take a breather but Momomoto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kortenhorst.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kortenhorst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Momomoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kortenhorst has Momomoto in his guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kortenhorst wants to clinch
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Momomoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Kortenhorst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Momomoto dips to his left and cracks Kortenhorst with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Momomoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortenhorst can do to turn this around?
Kortenhorst wants to take the fight to the mat but Momomoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kortenhorst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst has Momomoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Momomoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michiel Kortenhorst.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Michiel Kortenhorst's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a right hand.
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!
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Momomoto.
Kortenhorst is breathing heavily.
Momomoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Momomoto lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Kortenhorst looking for a takedown.
Momomoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kortenhorst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Momomoto walks away with a smile on his face. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Momomoto lands a body shot.
Kortenhorst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Momomoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kortenhorst at a distance.
Momomoto lands with a nice body punch.
Momomoto walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kortenhorst drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Momomoto swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kortenhorst's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL20 Murray vs Taylor
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto looks to throw the jab but Fajardo is out of range.
Fajardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Momomoto with a body shot.
Fajardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Momomoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Momomoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Momomoto lands with an overhand left.
Fajardo loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Franco Fajardo has been cut.#TD2#
Fajardo feints and as Momomoto raises his hands in defense, Fajardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fajardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fajardo throws a strike but Momomoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fajardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Momomoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fajardo working a defensive guard but Momomoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Fajardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Momomoto just content to control the position.
Fajardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momomoto controls the position from side control.#T3#
Fajardo is trying to control Momomoto's posture but Momomoto avoids it.
Fajardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fajardo regains half guard.
Fajardo manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Momomoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fajardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momomoto has managed to get both his arms back between Fajardo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fajardo looking to control but Momomoto passes into half guard.
Momomoto is controlling the pace.
Fajardo trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momomoto trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo'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.#R2#
Fajardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fajardo tries to clinch there but Momomoto circles away.
As Fajardo looks to move away, Momomoto throws a big counter combo but Fajardo just gets out of the way.
Momomoto looks to throw the jab but Fajardo is out of range.
And Fajardo tries to counter it with a takedown but Momomoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fajardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fajardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fajardo throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Momomoto - just one landing.
Momomoto throws a lazy right hand but Fajardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fajardo lands with a hook. Momomoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Momomoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fajardo's head backwards.
Fajardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Fajardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fajardo lands a really nice looking cross but Momomoto seems unphased. #TD2#
Momomoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Fajardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fajardo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fajardo trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Franco Fajardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fajardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Fajardo stands up over Momomoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fajardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Momomoto's guard.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fajardo on the ground.
Momomoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fajardo.
Fajardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Momomoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fajardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fajardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Momomoto is not content to let Fajardo control the position.
Fajardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fajardo controlling the action here.
Momomoto gets back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fajardo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Momomoto throws out a loose jab but Fajardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riku Momomoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku Momomoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Momomoto looks to land a right hand but Fajardo moved out of range.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Momomoto avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Momomoto misses its intended target.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fajardo wants to clinch
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo lands a nice hook to Momomoto's body. Momomoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Fajardo moves into the clinch.#T1#
Momomoto pushes Fajardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Momomoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fajardo throws a body punch but Momomoto moves out of range.
Momomoto blocks a jab.
Momomoto throws a hook to the side of Fajardo's head but Fajardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Momomoto avoids it easily.
Fajardo throws an off balance right hand
and Momomoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fajardo thinking.
Fajardo throws a hook but Momomoto avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Momomoto misses the target.
Fajardo misses with a takedown
and Momomoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Fajardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Momomoto.
Momomoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Momomoto slips a straight right by Fajardo.
Fajardo dodges the punch combination from Momomoto.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Momomoto takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Fajardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momomoto.
Momomoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fajardo.
Momomoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momomoto is looking to counter punch.
Fajardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fajardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Momomoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Momomoto misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fajardo counters with a single leg into guard. Momomoto didn't expect that.
Fajardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Momomoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fajardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Momomoto has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fajardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
Fajardo postures up in Momomoto's guard and throws a big left but Momomoto blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo'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.#R4#
Momomoto missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Momomoto misses the target.
Momomoto misses with a straight right.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fajardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo slips a straight right by Momomoto.
Fajardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fajardo misses with a body punch
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fajardo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Momomoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Franco Fajardo's cut even more.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Momomoto misses the jab.
Fajardo tries to counter with a clinch but Momomoto shakes him off and moves away.
Momomoto throws a shot from downtown. Fajardo moves away and avoids it.
Momomoto misses with a straight right.
Fajardo throws a lazy right hand but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fajardo tries to clinch there but Momomoto circles away.
Fajardo misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Momomoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fajardo misses with an uppercut
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand. #T2#
A slow jab from Momomoto misses its intended target.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Momomoto avoids it easily.
Momomoto misses with an uppercut
and Fajardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Momomoto punishes Fajardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Momomoto walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Fajardo on that attempt.
Fajardo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fajardo misses with a jab to the body
and Fajardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Momomoto throws an overhand right that lands on Fajardo's shoulder, as Fajardo tries to avoid the shot.
Fajardo ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Fajardo throws a looping overhand right but Momomoto ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Momomoto misses the target.
Fajardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fajardo lands a jab to Momomoto's midsection.
Fajardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fajardo wants to counter with a clinch but Momomoto pushes him away.
Momomoto missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Momomoto.
Momomoto sets himself, and Fajardo steps forward looking for the clinch! Momomoto avoids it this time.
Momomoto digs a good body shot into Fajardo's ribs.
Momomoto throws a hook but Fajardo avoids it easily.
Momomoto missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fajardo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Momomoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fajardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momomoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fajardo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Fajardo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto had his way with Franco Fajardo in that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Momomoto throws a hook but Fajardo avoids it easily.
Fajardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Momomoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Momomoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fajardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fajardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Momomoto.
Momomoto misses with a looping left.#T1#
Fajardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fajardo misses with a right hand
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fajardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Fajardo.
Fajardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fajardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fajardo's corner calls for a 1-2. Fajardo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fajardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momomoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fajardo.
Franco Fajardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fajardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fajardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Franco Fajardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Momomoto circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
Fajardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#Franco Fajardo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momomoto tries to bum rush Fajardo with a series of wild strikes but Fajardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Fajardo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Momomoto lands a nice hook to Fajardo's body. Fajardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riku Momomoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Momomoto throws a hook but Fajardo blocks it.
Fajardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momomoto swings for the body but Fajardo moves out of range.
Fajardo misses with a right hand
and Fajardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fajardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Momomoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fajardo in his tracks.
Fajardo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fajardo misses with a looping left.
Momomoto throwing a counter right hand but Fajardo manages to avoid it.
Momomoto cracks a nice hook into Fajardo's ribs.
Momomoto misses with a hook.
Fajardo misses with a body shot
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Momomoto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek throws an off balance right hand
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Momomoto defends it nicely.
Momomoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeuwenhoek is just out of range.
Momomoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Momomoto pinned against the cage. Momomoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momomoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek rushes Momomoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Momomoto fails to land.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Momomoto can't break the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek lands a takedown into guard.
Leeuwenhoek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Momomoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leeuwenhoek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is just content to waste time from the top position. Momomoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek throws an elbow that misses. Momomoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leeuwenhoek's guard. Nice move by Momomoto!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Momomoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Momomoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard here.
Leeuwenhoek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leeuwenhoek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leeuwenhoek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Momomoto's guard. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Momomoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control. Momomoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is working for a submission of some sort.
Leeuwenhoek trying to advance position but Momomoto counters by regaining guard.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leeuwenhoek stays in close to Momomoto's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Momomoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jasper Leeuwenhoek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Leeuwenhoek fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jasper Leeuwenhoek has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body punch
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeuwenhoek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a straight right hand.
Momomoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Momomoto gets tackled into the cage by Leeuwenhoek. Leeuwenhoek maintains the clinch.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Leeuwenhoek can't get the takedown.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.#BC#
Momomoto breaks from the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek swings widly with a right hand
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leeuwenhoek is breathing heavily.
Leeuwenhoek has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Momomoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Leeuwenhoek toppling to the canvas! Leeuwenhoek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Momomoto finish him?!#T1#
Leeuwenhoek gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Momomoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
Riku Momomoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Momomoto connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Franco Fajardo has been cut.#CL2#
Momomoto gets tackled into the cage by Fajardo. Fajardo maintains the clinch.
Fajardo prevents a body shot from Momomoto.
Momomoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Momomoto lands an uppercut.
Fajardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Momomoto backwards.
Fajardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fajardo fails to pull guard.
A short left from Momomoto.
Fajardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fajardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fajardo.
Fajardo throws a head punch that misses.
Fajardo gets through Momomoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momomoto can't find room to land a body shot as Fajardo controls the action.
Fajardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Momomoto controls his hands.
Fajardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto tries to work over Fajardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Momomoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Fajardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fajardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
Fajardo throws a head punch that misses.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Fajardo misses with a body punch.
Fajardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fajardo tries a body shot but Momomoto blocks it.
Fajardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Momomoto tries to throw a body punch but Fajardo avoids it by throwing Momomoto back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fajardos head.
A short body shot lands from Momomoto as the two fighters clinch.
Momomoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Momomoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fajardo's elbow.
Momomoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fajardo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Momomoto lands with a right to the head.
Momomoto digs a right hand into Fajardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fajardo's gas tank.
Momomoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fajardo can't find room to land a body shot as Momomoto controls the action.
Fajardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Fajardo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Fajardo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Momomoto uses from the top position.
Fajardo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fajardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Momomoto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fajardo.
Momomoto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Fajardo looking for a sweep but Momomoto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fajardo is looking to improve his position but Momomoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Fajardo is still trying to improve position.
Momomoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fajardo on the ground.#SUB2#
Fajardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fajardo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Momomoto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Momomoto controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Momomoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Momomoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fajardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Momomoto misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Fajardo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Momomoto breaks the clinch.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
Franco Fajardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fajardo loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
Fajardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Momomoto defends well and Fajardo ends up having to push Momomoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Fajardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Momomoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fajardo can do to turn this around?
Fajardo is just content to waste time from the top position. Momomoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momomoto keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Fajardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Momomoto has wrist control.
Momomoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fajardo throws an elbow that misses. Momomoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fajardo's guard. Nice move by Momomoto!#REVR#
Momomoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fajardo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Momomoto has passed into side control. #T2#
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momomoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fajardo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fajardo's face as Momomoto controls the position.
Momomoto is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momomoto taking a breather here.
Fajardo tries to bench press Momomoto off him but Momomoto keeps the position.
Riku Momomoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fajardo is letting Momomoto control him for a moment.
Fajardo is trying to control Momomoto's posture but Momomoto avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fajardo is looking for a sweep.
Fajardo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fajardo tries to reverse the position but Momomoto maintains control.
Fajardo regains half guard.
Fajardo is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo wants to control but Momomoto passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Riku Momomoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo'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.#R3#
Fajardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
Momomoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fajardo.
Fajardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fajardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fajardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momomoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Momomoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fajardo misses with a takedown
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo tries to clinch but Momomoto is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Momomoto.
And Fajardo tries to counter it with a takedown but Momomoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Momomoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momomoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fajardo moves to clinch but Momomoto breaks away
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fajardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Momomoto off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Fajardo finds it's way through Momomoto's defenses.
Fajardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fajardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
Momomoto lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Franco Fajardo's cut even more.
Fajardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riku Momomoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fajardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fajardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Momomoto avoids the body shot from Fajardo.
Fajardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Momomoto tries to sprawl out of it but Fajardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Momomoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fajardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Momomoto swings for the body but Fajardo moves out of range.
Momomoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fajardo manages to avoid it.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Momomoto throws a lazy right hand but Fajardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Momomoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Fajardo tries to clinch
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fajardo slips a straight right by Momomoto.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Momomoto avoids it easily.
A big left from Momomoto misses. #T4##CL2#
Fajardo clinches up against the cage.
Fajardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto prevents a body shot from Fajardo.
Momomoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Momomoto lands with a right to the head.
Momomoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fajardo or not.
Fajardo jumps guard but Momomoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Momomoto.
Fajardo jumps guard but Momomoto stands there with Fajardo around his waist. Fajardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Momomoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Momomoto lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Fajardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a left right combination that sends Fajardo crashing to the mat - Momomoto wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fajardo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Fajardo takes a swing at Momomoto's ribcage but misses.
Fajardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Momomoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fajardo.
Fajardo feints the counter takedown.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fajardo looks to land a left hand but Momomoto moved out of range nicely.
Momomoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fajardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fajardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Momomoto scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Franco Fajardo has been cut.
Fajardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo throws an off balance right hand
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Momomoto misses #TD2#
so Fajardo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fajardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fajardo stopping the sweep attempt from Momomoto.
Momomoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fajardo trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Fajardo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving. #T2#
Fajardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fajardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fajardo is in close to Momomoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fajardo scoring with some ground and pound.
Fajardo throwing strikes from guard but Momomoto blocks nicely.
Fajardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fajardo landing with the ground and pound.
Fajardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Momomoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajardo. #SUB2#
Fajardo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fajardo seems to have locked his on tight now - Momomoto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fajardo, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Franco Fajardo!

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

#R1#
Momomoto leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
Momomoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Momomoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov shoots for a takedown but Momomoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Kuznetsov.
Momomoto lands with a nice body punch.
Momomoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Momomoto cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Momomoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuznetsov to stand back up!#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
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!
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunn throws a right hand that Momomoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Momomoto also avoids with ease.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Momomoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Momomoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking. #CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Momomoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Momomoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Momomoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Momomoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Momomoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunn looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momomoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Momomoto lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Momomoto's elbow.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside.
Momomoto lands a nice uppercut.
Momomoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Momomoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Momomoto.
Momomoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Momomoto scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head. #T2#
Momomoto pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Momomoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Momomoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gunn can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Momomoto.
Momomoto pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Momomoto works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Momomoto lands an uppercut.
Momomoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Momomoto.
Momomoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head. #ROC#Gunn is rocked!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Momomoto.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Momomoto presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Momomoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Momomoto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gunn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Momomoto is unloading with more strikes now! Gunn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
A victorious Riku Momomoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tommy Gunn had this to say: 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

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

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

Event: KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Momomoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a hook.
Kyoraku misses with a hook
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Kyoraku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Momomoto.
Kyoraku misses with a right hand
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Momomoto.
Kyoraku is looking to clinch.
Momomoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyoraku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kyoraku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kyoraku is rocked!
Kyoraku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut
and Momomoto 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 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Momomoto lands the left hand.#KD2#
Momomoto cracks Ning with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ning looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Momomoto finish him? #ROC2#Ning is rocked!
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!
Ning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Momomoto throws a hook to the side of Ning 's head but Ning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Momomoto as he jumps to the side.
Ning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Momomoto as Ning shoots in.
Ning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Momomoto.
Ning half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ning takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Momomoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ning is just out of range.
Ning misses with a takedown attempt - Momomoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momomoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ning shoots in looking for a takedown. Momomoto tries to sprawl out of it but Ning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Momomoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Momomoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ning fails with a takedown attempt.
Ning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Momomoto pinned against the cage. Momomoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Ning feinted with a counter takedown.
Ning looks to throw the jab but Momomoto is out of range.
Momomoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ning has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Momomoto throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Ning counters with a nice double leg into side control. Momomoto won't be happy with that.
Momomoto wants to control but Ning postures up.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ning tries to advance to mount but Momomoto denies him.
Ning trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away.
Momomoto prevents Ning from moving into mount. #SUB#
Ning is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Momomoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Momomoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ning trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ning tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Momomoto isn't going anywhere.
Momomoto tries to buck Ning off but Ning is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
That's time! Ning 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Momomoto throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Ning counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ning . #BC2#
Momomoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Momomoto throws out a loose jab but Ning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ning feinted with a counter takedown.
Ning shoots in and drives through. Momomoto sprawls well.
Momomoto misses the shot to the body.
Ning shoots in for a takedown but Momomoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momomoto lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto leaves Ning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Momomoto finds it's target.#T1#
Ning closes the distance and clinches up with Momomoto, looking for a takedown. Ning pushes Momomoto against the cage but Momomoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ning throws a leg kick but Momomoto moved away.
Momomoto missing with a left hand there. Ning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Momomoto - just one landing.
Ning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Momomoto circles away.
Momomoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riku Momomoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Momomoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ning .
Ning misses with an uppercut. Momomoto saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Momomoto there.#T2#
Ning takes a swing at Momomoto's ribcage but misses.
Momomoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Momomoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Momomoto.#TD#
Momomoto gets caught napping as Ning dives in and scores a takedown. Momomoto manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ning passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ning looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ning misses with the ground and pound.
Momomoto prevents Ning from improving position. #T3#
Momomoto tries to bench press Ning off him but Ning keeps the position. #SUB#
Ning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ning in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momomoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Momomoto is trying to control Ning 's posture but Ning avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Momomoto stops Ning from passing to mount.
Ning trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Momomoto wants to control but Ning postures up.
Ning scores with a couple of short elbows.
Momomoto is not content to let Ning control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riku Momomoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Momomoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Momomoto looks to land a right hand but Ning moved out of range.
Momomoto throws a hook to the side of Ning 's head but Ning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ning feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Ning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ning wants to control but Momomoto is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Momomoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Momomoto is refusing to be controlled, as Ning sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ning is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Momomoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ning is trying to control the action in half guard but Momomoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Momomoto has hold of Ning 's hands but Ning slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wee Ning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ning lands a nice short elbow.
Ning is trying to control the action in half guard but Momomoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momomoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ning .
Momomoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ning . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ning wants to advance to full mount but Momomoto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now.
Ning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Momomoto wants to control but Ning postures up.#T3#
Momomoto has one of Ning 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ning tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Ning tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ning has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ning looks up at the clock and then as Momomoto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ning smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ning scoring with punches and elbows.
Momomoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ning tries to move to mount but Momomoto blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ning scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Momomoto to see if he's OK.
Ning wants to control but Momomoto is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wee Ning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Momomoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Momomoto slips under a jab.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Momomoto swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Momomoto!
Momomoto prevents Couture from improving position.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momomoto can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Momomoto wants to control but Couture postures up.
Couture taking a breather here.
Couture trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away.
Couture has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Couture trying to control but Momomoto is having none of it.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture is really struggling to control Momomoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Momomoto wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Momomoto working to try and regain half guard.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Momomoto is controlling an arm, preventing Couture from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Momomoto is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture wants to take Momomoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Couture looking to control but Momomoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture tries to control but Momomoto wriggling away.
Couture controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Couture is predictable there
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture slips a straight right by Momomoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a chopping leg kick but Momomoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Couture misses with a leg kick
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Couture thows a leg kick but Momomoto checks it
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Couture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Momomoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
Momomoto misses with a looping right.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Momomoto.
Momomoto slips a jab from Couture.
Couture throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Couture looks to land a right hand but Momomoto moved out of range.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Momomoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Momomoto scores with a jab to the body.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture throws a hook but Momomoto avoids it easily.
Couture moves forwards but Momomoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Couture looks to land a left hand but Momomoto moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Momomoto misses.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Momomoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Momomoto swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Momomoto moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
Momomoto lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felipe Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Momomoto does it's job there.#T4#
Momomoto throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control.
Couture in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Momomoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Momomoto's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Momomoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Momomoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Momomoto.
Momomoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Momomoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momomoto blocks a jab.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Momomoto moves his leg out of the way.
Momomoto checks the leg kick.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Momomoto works the jab nicely.
Momomoto slips a jab from Couture.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Momomoto is out of range.
Momomoto checks a leg kick.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.#T3#
Momomoto works Couture's body with a nice hook.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Momomoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Momomoto loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Momomoto misses with a straight left.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momomoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Momomoto sprawls and moves away.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot.
Momomoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Couture with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Momomoto checks a leg kick.
Momomoto connects with the punch.
Riku Momomoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture moves away from the strike by Momomoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Momomoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Momomoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Momomoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves to clinch but Momomoto breaks away
and Momomoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Momomoto.
Momomoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith thows a leg kick but Momomoto checks it
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to get into range but Momomoto steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Momomoto scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuilicuty lands a jab to the head.
Momomoto lands with a good body shot.
Momomoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuilicuty was well out of range. Poor timing from Momomoto.
Momomoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuilicuty throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot.
Momomoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range nicely.
Momomoto connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Momomoto. Those never looked like landing.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy uppercut
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuilicuty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Momomoto.
Momomoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momomoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.#T1#
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuilicuty misses with a right hand
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
Momomoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuilicuty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuilicuty 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.
McGuilicuty swings widly with a right hand
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Momomoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#McGuilicuty is rocked!
McGuilicuty loses concentration momentarily and Momomoto pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McGuilicuty crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Momomoto finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riku Momomoto!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Stead tries a head kick but it misses.
Stead tries to clinch up but Momomoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Momomoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stead.
Stead misses with a combination
and Momomoto counters with a straight right hand.
Momomoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto takes one to the side of the head.
Stead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Momomoto back to the cage. Stead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Riku Momomoto has been cut.
Stead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Momomoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Momomoto.
No luck for Stead with that takedown attempt.
Stead tries for a takedown but Momomoto circles away easily
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Momomoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by Stead misses
and Momomoto counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Stead is rocked!
Stead misses with a takedown #KD#
and Momomoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Stead toppling to the canvas! Stead scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Momomoto finish him?!
Stead is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Stead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momomoto works Stead's body with a nice hook.
Stead seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Stead dodges the punch combination from Momomoto.
Stead wants to clinch
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Momomoto is fending him off so far but Stead persists. Nope, Momomoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Momomoto is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Momomoto drops Stead with a beautiful combination! Stead stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Momomoto is looking for the KO!
Stead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Momomoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Momomoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stead looks winded!
Stead shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Momomoto drops Stead with a straight right hand, right on the button! Momomoto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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