Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Janjan successfully pulls guard.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jan won't allow Janjan to sweep him here. #T1#
Janjan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jan throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bartlomiej Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Janjan enables Jan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Janjan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jan throwing strikes but missing.
Jan stays in close to Janjan's body and controls the position. #T2#
Janjan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janjan has his hands on Jan's head, controlling the position.
Jan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Janjan looking for a sweep. Not yet Janjan, not yet.
Janjan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jan trying to control but Janjan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Janjan avoids the body shot from Jan.
Janjan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Jan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Jan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan trying to control the action but Janjan is working from the bottom.
Janjan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Janjan is looking for a sweep.
Jan working away.
A lull in the action here.
Janjan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan wants to control but Janjan is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
That's time! Jan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Janjan jabs Jan right on the nose. Jan blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Jan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Janjan sprawls well initially but Jan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Janjan is trying to maintain the position but Jan is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Janjan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janjan wants to control the action here but instead Jan manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan avoids the attempt from Janjan to control.#SUB#
Jan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Jan throwing strikes here but Janjan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Janjan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janjan is trying to stand.
Janjan is squirming around, avoiding Jan's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janjan tries to buck Jan off but he can't manage it.
Jan prevents Janjan from getting the reversal.
Jan landing strikes from the mount and Janjan is in trouble!
Jan throws some wild stikes that Janjan manages to avoid easily.
Janjan regains half guard.
Jan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Janjan to regain full guard.
Jan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Janjan is retaining full guard.
Jan trying to control but Janjan is working from the bottom.
Jan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janjan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jan drives through with a takedown into Janjan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Janjan controlling the position.
Jan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jan throwing strikes but missing.
Janjan is looking to stand up but Jan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jan throws an elbow that misses. Janjan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jan's guard. Nice move by Janjan!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan looking to control.
Jan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jan wants to clinch
enabling Janjan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Janjan sprawls well initially but Jan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Janjan is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is stalling here. Janjan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Janjan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Janjan is working Jan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Janjan cracks Jan with a big elbow.
Janjan working the ground and pound but Jan is defending the strikes.
Janjan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jan struggling a bit here.
Jan is not content to let Janjan control the position.
Jan tries to buck Janjan off but Janjan is having none of it.#T2#
Jan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Janjan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jan parries the strikes from Janjan easily there. Janjan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jan to escape.
Janjan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Janjan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jan sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janjan lands strikes from half guard.
Jan trying to hold on to Janjan's head to control him but Janjan postures up.
Janjan lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Janjan working the head and body with strikes.
Janjan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jan punching from the bottom.
Janjan winds up and cracks Jan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Janjan connects with a nice short shot to Jan's temple.
Janjan is nestled in close to Jan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Jan is rocked!
Janjan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Jan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janjan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Janjan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Janjan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
Our winner, Dodong Janjan, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Atsushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Atsushi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Atsushi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Janjan, who protects the arm well.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Janjan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atsushi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Janjan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Janjan's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing good reports from Atsushi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janjan keeps working. #T1#
Janjan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi controlling from side mount.
Janjan tries to buck Atsushi off but Atsushi is having none of it.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janjan keeps working. #SUB#
Atsushi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Janjan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Janjan is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Janjan defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Atsushi tries for a kimura but Janjan is defending well.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Janjan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Janjan is letting Atsushi control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Atsushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Janjan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atsushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Janjan in the body.
Atsushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Janjan to score with a decent uppercut.
Janjan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atsushi passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Atsushi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Janjan is on top in guard. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atsushi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Janjan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atsushi seems keen to control Janjan's posture.
Janjan connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushi 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#
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janjan keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi 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#
Atsushi connects with a single shot there.
Janjan throws the left hand but Atsushi avoids the punch easily.
Janjan fails with the takedown.
A solid body kick from Atsushi. #TD#
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atsushi controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Janjan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Janjan won't allow Atsushi to pass to mount.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janjan keeps working.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Janjan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi is keen to just control but Janjan is a slippery customer.
Janjan 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.
Atsushi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Janjan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atsushi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janjan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Atsushi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Atsushi wants to free his trapped foot but Janjan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Janjan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atsushi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atsushi not doing much here.
Janjan is looking for a sweep. Atsushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atsushi is trying to control. Janjan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Atsushi there.
Atsushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Atsushi closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Atsushi.
Atsushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Atsushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atsushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janjan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atsushi.#TD#
Atsushi has Janjan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Atsushi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Janjan tumbling to the mat - Atsushi dives into Janjan's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Atsushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Janjan off the cage and back into range.
Atsushi with a nice calf kick.
Atsushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Janjan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atsushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atsushi connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Janjan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Janjan is trying to get back to half guard.
Janjan keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Janjan struggling a bit here.
Janjan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Atsushi.
Atsushi cracks Janjan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janjan is trying to get back to half guard.
Atsushi looking to control but instead Janjan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Janjan is working away.
Atsushi is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Atsushi seems to be working for a kimura but Janjan defends the submission attempt.
Janjan keeping hold of Atsushi's head, controlling as best he can.
Atsushi content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Janjan trying to control but Atsushi postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atsushi controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuroda Atsushi is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Atsushi gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Atsushi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Janjan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Atsushi but great work by Janjan.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Atsushi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Atsushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janjan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Janjan is working from the bottom.
Atsushi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atsushi wants to take a breather but Janjan is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Janjan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Janjan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janjan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janjan. Sheikhan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheikhan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheikhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sheikhan pushes Janjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheikhan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Janjan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheikhan with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan goes for a takedown attempt but Sheikhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Janjan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheikhan cracks Janjan with an open hand slap.#T1#
Sheikhan scores with a head kick.
Sheikhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheikhan misses with a hook. Janjan ducked under it nicely.
Sheikhan lands a glancing blow to the side of Janjan's head.
Janjan shoots for a takedown but Sheikhan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shahram Sheikhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodong Janjan.
Sheikhan swings for the body but Janjan moves out of range.
Janjan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheikhan. Sheikhan obviously looking to wear him down.
Shahram Sheikhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janjan misses with a hook.
Sheikhan feinted with a counter takedown.
Sheikhan misses with the combination.
Janjan moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Janjan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheikhan is trying to defend but Janjan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheikhan pushes Janjan off looking to stand but Janjan dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Janjan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Janjan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheikhan gets back to full guard.
Janjan stops Sheikhan from standing up.
Janjan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Janjan is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheikhan has wrist control.
Janjan distracts Sheikhan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Janjan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sheikhan's head.#SUB2#
Janjan drops back looking for a leg! Sheikhan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheikhan manages to kick Janjan off! Janjan jumps back into Sheikhan's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sheikhan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sheikhan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Janjan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Janjan trying to control but Sheikhan is working from the bottom.
Sheikhan wants to stand but Janjan is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheikhan keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheikhan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Janjan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Janjan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Sheikhan backs off Janjan throws a huge counter combo but Sheikhan manages to avoid it all.
Sheikhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janjan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheikhan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Janjan scrambles back to his feet.
Sheikhan misses with a hook
and Janjan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheikhan throws an overhand right that lands on Janjan's shoulder, as Janjan tries to avoid the shot.
Janjan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheikhan throws a combination that misses
letting Janjan counter with a right hand.
Janjan slips a jab from Sheikhan.
Janjan avoids the body shot from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan throws a head kick but Janjan moves out of range. #CL#
Sheikhan has Janjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Janjan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheikhan just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahram Sheikhan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Janjan.
Sheikhan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Janjan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheikhan momentarily.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Sheikhan there.
Sheikhan throws a series of punches but Janjan avoids them all with ease.
Sheikhan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janjan can do to turn this around?
Sheikhan throws a poor cross that misses
and Janjan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sheikhan thinking.
Janjan goes for a double leg but Sheikhan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheikhan continues to drive forward.
Sheikhan lands an overhand right.
Sheikhan throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan misses with a wild body shot.
Sheikhan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Sheikhan scores with a punch to the head.
Dodong Janjan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheikhan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Janjan goes for a double leg but Sheikhan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheikhan continues to drive forward.
Sheikhan throws a head kick but Janjan moves out of range.
Janjan throws a counter combo.
Sheikhan misses with a lunging right hand
and Janjan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheikhan looks to throw the jab but Janjan is out of range.
Janjan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheikhan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shahram Sheikhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodong Janjan.
Sheikhan scores with a head kick.
Sheikhan throws a series of punches but Janjan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sheikhan there.
Sheikhan is looking to land body kicks.
Sheikhan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Janjan counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheikhan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2##TD2#
Janjan drives through with a takedown into Sheikhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheikhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheikhan wants to get back to his feet but Janjan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Janjan landing some decent shots from guard.
Janjan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sheikhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheikhan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Janjan's guard. #REVR##T3#
Sheikhan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Janjan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sheikhan controls the pace.
Sheikhan looking to pass the guard.
Sheikhan postures up.
Sheikhan stays in close to Janjan's body and controls the position.
Sheikhan preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janjan keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheikhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheikhan throws the left hand but Janjan avoids the punch easily.
Janjan slips a jab from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Janjan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sheikhan was covering up waiting for the punch and Janjan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheikhan's head.
Sheikhan looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahram Sheikhan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sheikhan misses.
Sheikhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janjan under the eye.
Sheikhan tries to land a front kick but Janjan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shahram Sheikhan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheikhan tests Janjan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janjan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sheikhan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Sheikhan slams his shin into Janjan's torso.
Sheikhan lands with a kick to the temple. Janjan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan throws a wild body kick that Janjan sees coming a mile off.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheikhan misses with a body kick.
Sheikhan wants to clinch.#T1#
Janjan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janjan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheikhan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sheikhan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheikhan throws a sloppy body shot
and Janjan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheikhan lands with a nice body punch.
Sheikhan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheikhan throws a sloppy body shot
and Janjan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sheikhan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sheikhan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Janjan wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dodong Janjan!
Dodong Janjan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Janjan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov throws a hook but Janjan avoids it easily.
Kourov misses with a looping left.
Kourov takes a swing at Janjan's ribcage but misses.
Janjan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Kourov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kourov lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Kourov takes one on the button.#CL#
Kourov gets a clinch.
Kourov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janjan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kourov lands a body shot.
Janjan prevents a body shot from Kourov.
Janjan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janjan stalling in the clinch but Kourov improves position. #BC#
Kourov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janjan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kourov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kourov misses with a hook. Janjan ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Janjan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kourov. Janjan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kourov tries to clinch up but Janjan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kourov tries to clinch there but Janjan circles away.
Janjan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vino Kourov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodong Janjan.#CL#
Kourov closes the distance and pushes Janjan back into the cage.#BC#
Kourov breaks from the clinch.
Kourov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kourov looks to land a combination but Janjan avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Janjan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kourov clinches with his opponent.
Janjan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kourov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kourov tries to clinch up.
Janjan slips under a jab.
Kourov scores with a jab to the head.
Kourov misses with a body shot
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kourov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Janjan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Janjan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kourov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kourov lands with a hook. Janjan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janjan fails with the takedown
and Kourov counters with a big right hand! Oh Janjan is in trouble here! Kourov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
A less than humble Vino Kourov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Janjan. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Belmiro.
Janjan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Janjan defending against the ground and pound.
Janjan gets back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Janjan is working away.
Belmiro is nestled in close to Janjan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janjan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Janjan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
Belmiro works his way into side control.
Belmiro scoring with punches from side control.
Janjan is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control but Janjan is keeping him busy.
Janjan gets back to half guard.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Janjan is a slippery customer.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Janjan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janjan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Janjan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Janjan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Janjan is having none of it.
Janjan 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.
Belmiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janjan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janjan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belmiro wants to pass to mount but Janjan is defending the position. #T4#
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Janjan's temple.
Belmiro working over Janjan with some ground and pound. Janjan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belmiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Janjan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Janjan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Janjan tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Janjan.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Janjan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Janjan is rocked!
Belmiro cracks Janjan with a left hook right on the temple and Janjan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Belmiro lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Janjan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Breno Belmiro!

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Janjan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janjan throws a big counter combination but Mickey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Janjan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Janjan has managed to clinch.
Janjan fails to pull guard.
Mickey lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mickey breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Janjan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mickey 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.
Mickey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Janjan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Janjan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey misses the shot to the body.
Janjan wants to clinch.
Mickey scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mickey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Janjan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mickey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Janjan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janjan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mickey lands a body shot.
A left lands for Mickey.
Janjan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janjan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mickey pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Mickey misses with a wild body shot.
Mickey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Janjan momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mickey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donk. Mickey catches Janjan right on the button with a cross.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mickey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mickey throws a low kick, looking for Janjan's leg but Janjan calmly moves out of range.
Mickey with the inside leg kick.
Janjan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Janjan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Janjan is rocked!
Mickey lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Janjan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mickey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gage Mickey! Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!

Event: RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Janjan avoids the body shot from Breischer.
Breischer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janjan.
Breischer feints a jab promting Janjan to slip. Breischer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Janjan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Breischer works Janjan's body with a nice hook.
Breischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janjan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Janjan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breischer is fending him off so far but Janjan persists. Nope, Breischer circles away and we're back to standing.
Breischer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Breischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Breischer misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Janjan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Breischer won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Breischer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Janjan working the ground and pound but Breischer is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan working away.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan throws a strike aimed at the side of Breischer's head but Breischer avoids it well.
Breischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breischer tries to get out of the position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Janjan cracks Breischer with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Janjan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Janjan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breischer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Janjan is putting a hurting on Breischer here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Janjan trying to control the position but Breischer is working away.
Janjan landing strikes.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here as Janjan stalls from top position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Janjan working the head and body with strikes.
Breischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janjan on the ground.
Breischer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Breischer is rocked!
Janjan working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Breischer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breischer is breathing heavily.
Breischer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Janjan! That's hurt Breischer! Will he recover? Janjan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodong Janjan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kert Breischer was interviewed post fight and said 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
QQ misses with a straight left.
Janjan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Janjan misses with the combination.
QQ takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Janjan tries to clinch there but QQ circles away. #TD2#
QQ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
QQ swings around for an armbar but Janjan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into QQ's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janjan wants to control from the top but QQ keeps moving. #SUB2#
QQ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janjan preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if QQ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Janjan is in close to QQ's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
QQ is trying to keep Janjan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.
Janjan wants to control from the top but QQ keeps moving.
QQ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
QQ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
QQ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janjan scoring with punches to the head and body.
QQ keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
QQ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
QQ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
QQ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
QQ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
QQ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janjan wants to control from the top but QQ keeps moving. #T3#
Janjan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janjan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Janjan works over QQ with some ground and pound from guard.
QQ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janjan.
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Janjan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing.
QQ is trying to control the position but Janjan postures up.
QQ keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter inform us that QQ has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Janjan is working QQ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Janjan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Janjan throwing strikes from guard but QQ blocks nicely.
QQ working a defensive guard here.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to QQ's brow.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing.
Janjan lands a couple of digs.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
QQ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Janjan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dodong Janjan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Janjan stuffs the takedown.
Janjan throws a right hand that QQ ducks under and follows up with a left that QQ also avoids with ease.
Janjan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits QQs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
QQ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Janjan but Janjan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Janjan throws a right hand that QQ ducks under and follows up with a left that QQ also avoids with ease.
A jab from Janjan misses. #TD2#
Janjan tries to sprawl but QQ drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
QQ seems to be looking for submissions.
Janjan won't allow QQ to pass to mount. #SUB2#
QQ wants to work for an arm triangle but Janjan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
QQ seems to be working for a kimura but Janjan defends the submission attempt.#T1#
QQ trying to control the action but Janjan is working from the bottom.
Janjan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that QQ can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
QQ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janjan sees it coming and defends easily.
QQ stalling away here and it's allowed Janjan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
QQ trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
QQ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janjan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janjan keeping moving, preventing QQ from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
QQ drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Janjan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now QQ has Janjan in his guard.#REVR#
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to QQ's brow.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Janjan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because QQ has locked up a guillotine! QQ's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Janjan is holding on here and QQ must be using up a lot of energy. Janjan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! QQ gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Test QQ!
A less than humble Test QQ misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janjan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
Janjan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Janjan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilios scores with a nice strike.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios slips a jab and a cross from Janjan.
Janjan moves in looking to clinch but Vasilios pushes him off.
Vasilios scores with a punch to the head.
Janjan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janjan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Vasilios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Janjan saw that one coming.
Vasilios throws out a loose jab but Janjan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Janjan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Vasilios counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Janjan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vasilios is trying to keep Janjan in close.
Janjan works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.
Janjan throwing strikes but missing.
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan distracts Vasilios with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janjan won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
Janjan throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a triangle but Janjan pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Vasilios has his hands on Janjan's head, controlling the position.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vasilios working for a triangle but Janjan defends it easily. #SUB#
Vasilios is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Janjan rolls with it to try and escape but Vasilios cranks on the arm and Janjan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 47
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chichilla. Janjan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janjan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chichilla connects with a right hand. Janjan shakes it off.
Janjan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Janjan looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Janjan scores with a takedown into Chichilla's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Chichilla has his foot on Janjan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janjan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chichilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janjan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janjan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janjan stands up over Chichilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Chichilla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Janjan passes into half guard. #T1#
Janjan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chichilla is trying to maintain the position but Janjan is very close to passing his half guard.
Chichilla tries to roll over but Janjan keeps him under control.
Janjan trying to control from half guard but Chichilla is working away. #SUB2#
Chichilla actively working from the bottom here.
Chichilla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Janjan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chichilla 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.
Chichilla wants to control but Janjan is keeping busy. #T2#
Janjan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chichilla is looking to improve his position.
Janjan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chichilla's head.
Chichilla is not content to let Janjan control the position.
Janjan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chichilla's head.
Janjan is thwarting Chichilla's attempts to control the position.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janjan trying to control from Chichilla's half guard. Chichilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Janjan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Janjan connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Chichilla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Janjan uses it to pass to side control.
Chichilla tries to bench press Janjan off him but Janjan keeps the position.
Janjan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chichilla some visible discomfort.
Chichilla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan controls the position.
Janjan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Janjan trying to control the action but Chichilla is working from the bottom.
Chichilla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chichilla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Janjan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Janjan. #T4#
Janjan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chichilla gets full guard.
Chichilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janjan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Chichilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chichilla keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Janjan working some strikes from top position.
Janjan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janjan stands up over Chichilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chichilla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Janjan has picked Chichilla up and slammed him! Chichilla can't keep hold of the triangle and Janjan manages to pass to side control!#T5#
Janjan scoring with punches from side control.
Janjan landing strikes.
Janjan grinds an elbow into Chichilla's temple.
Janjan working the ground and pound.
Chichilla trying to remain calm as Janjan controls from the top position.
Chichilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Chichilla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chichilla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Janjan is working Chichilla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chichilla tries to buck Janjan off but Janjan is having none of it.
Janjan landing strikes.
Janjan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chichilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Janjan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Janjan working away.
Chichilla prevents Janjan from improving position.
Janjan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Janjan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chichilla is looking to reverse the position.
Chichilla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Chichilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Janjan lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Chichilla is rocked!
Janjan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chichilla down.
Chichilla is still in real trouble! Can Janjan finish him?
Janjan working the ground and pound from side control.#T7#
A big shot lands for Janjan! That's hurt Chichilla! Will he recover? Janjan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
After winning the bout, Dodong Janjan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mao looks to land a body kick but Janjan moved away.
Mao throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Janjan counters with a shoot takedown. Mao fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janjan lands a couple of digs.
Janjan is stalling in the full guard.
Janjan looking to sit in guard and control but Mao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mao stands up from Janjan's guard - Mao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Janjan ducks right into an uppercut from Mao. #T1#
Mao throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Mao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Janjan.#TD#
Janjan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mao 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.
Janjan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Janjan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
Janjan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Janjan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mao regains half guard, as Janjan was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Mao manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Janjan misses with a body shot
and Mao counters with an inside leg kick.
Janjan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janjan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janjan under the eye.
Janjan tries for a takedown but Mao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Janjan dives in and scores a takedown into Mao's guard.
Mao trying to control the position.
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Janjan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mao has control of Janjan's left arm, preventing Janjan from doing any damage.
Janjan passes into half guard.
Mao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Janjan.
Janjan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janjan distracts Mao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Janjan controlling from the top position.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mao trying to control the position.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Mao has his hands on Janjan's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Janjan wants to control from the top but Mao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janjan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Janjan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Janjan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Janjan avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao throws a hook but Janjan blocks it.
Janjan tries to counter with a takedown but Mao is quick to defend against it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mao.
Janjan fails to land with a series of punches.
Mao throws a big counter head kick but Janjan avoids it with no problem.#T6##TD#
Janjan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mao to the ground. Janjan is now in Mao's guard.
Janjan throws an elbow that misses. Mao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janjan's guard. Nice move by Mao!#REVB#
Janjan wants to sweep here but Mao controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao wants to control from the top but Janjan keeps moving.
Janjan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mao wants to stand but Janjan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Janjan wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
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.
Mao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Janjan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mao is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Janjan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mao to counter with a crisp jab.
Janjan throws a lazy right hand but Mao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Janjan throws a body punch but Mao moves out of range.
Mao scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Janjan is rocked!
Mao lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Janjan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mao from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Janjan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yin Mao!
During a confident post fight interview, Yin Mao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 36
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Janjan swings for the body but Leaf moves out of range.
Janjan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Leaf gets caught napping as Janjan dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Janjan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Janjan works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan advances to half guard.
Janjan prevents Leaf from improving his position.
Leaf wants to control but Janjan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Janjan slips a nice elbow through Leaf's hands, connecting with Leaf's forehead.#T1#
Janjan throwing shots but Leaf is blocking nicely.
Leaf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janjan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Janjan lands strikes from half guard.
Leaf taking some punishment here, with Janjan in his half guard. #ROC2#Leaf is rocked!
Janjan trying to control from half guard but Leaf is working away.
Oh Leaf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janjan lands with a punch from half guard.
Janjan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Janjan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Leaf quite badly. Leaf pulls Janjan in close trying to recover. Janjan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Leaf on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Leaf doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
Dodong Janjan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Janjan sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janjan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Janjan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Simon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
Janjan working some strikes from top position.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janjan connects with a couple of short punches.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow. #T1#
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Janjan distracts Simon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simon wants to stand and escape but Janjan is having none of it.
Janjan is in close to Simon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Janjan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janjan managing to control the position.
Simon wants to get up but he can't break Janjan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Janjan is pulling down on Simon's head. It's preventing any offense from Simon, at least for the moment.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Janjan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Janjan cracks Simon with a solid left hand.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Janjan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Janjan works over Simon with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Simon is rocked!
Simon keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Simon is still in real trouble! Can Janjan finish him?
Janjan lands a couple of elbows.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon seems to have recovered his senses.
Janjan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Simon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Janjan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Janjan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan passes into half guard.
Simon wants to improve his position but Janjan is controlling well.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Janjan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Janjan lands with a punch from half guard.
Simon is looking to control Janjan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simon avoid being mounted?
Janjan working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Janjan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simon quite badly. Simon pulls Janjan in close trying to recover. Janjan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
An out of breath Dodong Janjan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
Janjan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliviera smiles and moves away.
Janjan closes the distance and clinches up with Oliviera, looking for a takedown. Janjan pushes Oliviera against the cage but Oliviera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch
and Janjan counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janjan throwing a counter right hand but Oliviera manages to avoid it.
Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janjan as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janjan.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Janjan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Oliviera has Janjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Janjan is looking for a takedown.
Janjan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Janjan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janjan jumps guard but Oliviera stands there with Janjan around his waist. Janjan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.
Janjan landing with the ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Oliviera is rocked!
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliviera is still in real trouble! Can Janjan finish him?
Janjan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Janjan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Oliviera seems to have recovered his senses.
Janjan cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.
Janjan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Janjan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan with a nice head shot there.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janjan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Janjan wants to control from the top but Oliviera keeps moving.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Janjan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Oliviera's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!

Event: AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Janjan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Valla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valla working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Janjan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janjan has managed to get both his arms back between Valla's legs - danger averted.
Janjan distracts Valla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Valla is rocked!
Janjan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valla's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Shibukawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shibukawa goes for a takedown attempt but Janjan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Janjan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Janjan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shibukawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Shibukawa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shibukawa defending well though.
Janjan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janjan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shibukawa to regain full guard.
Janjan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shibukawa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan is fighting to break Shibukawa's control of his arms but Shibukawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Janjan throws a sloppy strike and Shibukawa has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Janjan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shibukawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gouki Shibukawa!
An out of breath Gouki Shibukawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Janjan shoots in and gets a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Jensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Janjan is retaining full guard.
Janjan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground.
Jensen content to stall in guard here.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janjan tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Janjan has Jensen pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Jensen trying to control but Janjan is working from the bottom.
Janjan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jensen controls the pace.
Jensen passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jensen wants to control but Janjan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but Janjan defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jensen in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Janjan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jensen pushes Janjan off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Janjan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jensen gets a clinch.
Jensen slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Janjan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jensen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Janjan gets his hands free as Jensen looks to control.
Janjan lands strikes to the head.
Janjan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T4#
Jensen turns into Janjan and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Jensen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Janjan, up you get!
Jensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Janjan drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jensen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Janjan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jensen looks winded!#TD2#
Jensen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jensen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janjan is one step ahead there.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Janjan stands up over Jensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janjan trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolaj Jensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Janjan circles away quickly and effectively.
Janjan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Janjan drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jensen scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Janjan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolaj Jensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Jensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janjan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Janjan has wrist control.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Janjan keeps moving. #SU2#
Jensen stands up and waves to Janjan to follow him.
Janjan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Janjan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jensen moves into full guard.
Jensen is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Jensen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jensen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Janjan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jensen shoots in and drives through. Janjan sprawls well.#TD#
Janjan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy.
Janjan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Janjan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janjan working Jensen over with strikes.
Janjan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jensen keeps working.
Janjan slips a nice elbow through Jensen's hands, connecting with Jensen's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ground and pound from Janjan.
Janjan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Janjan trying to control from half guard but Jensen is working away.
Janjan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janjan working Jensen over with strikes.
Janjan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janjan slips a nice elbow through Jensen's hands, connecting with Jensen's forehead.
Janjan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Janjan is keen to just control but Jensen is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Janjan wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Janjan won't allow Jensen to get back to his feet.
Janjan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Janjan trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Janjan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jensen is keeping the position for now.
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jensen's head.
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 Dodong Janjan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Janjan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Janjan shoots in and drives through. Jensen sprawls well.
Janjan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Janjan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen wants to clinch.
Jensen feints a jab promting Janjan to slip. Jensen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Janjan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jensen. No joy for Janjan on that attempt. #CL2#
Jensen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Jensen.
Jensen prevents the takedown attempt.
Janjan tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Jensen pulls guard effortlessly.
Janjan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Janjan working some strikes from top position.
Janjan trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Jensen is pulling down on Janjan's head to control his posture.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
Janjan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janjan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jensen looking to control.
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jensen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jensen trying to control but Janjan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Janjan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janjan keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Janjan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Janjan wants to stand up but Jensen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen goes for a double leg but Janjan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Janjan continues to drive forward.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Janjan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Janjan is looking to take a break and control but Jensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Janjan there.
Jensen trying to control from the bottom.
Janjan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janjan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolaj Jensen.
Well Jensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolaj Jensen!

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