Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Xin Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daxton.
Daxton throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Daxton misses.
Xin Yi throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xin Yi keeps the fight on the outside.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Daxton moves out of range easily.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton drops his hands momentarily and Xin Yi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daxton walks into a left hand.
Daxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton blocks a low kick nicely.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Xin Yi moves out of range as Daxton strikes.
Daxton throws a shot from downtown. Xin Yi moves away and avoids it.
Xin Yi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Xin Yi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xin Yi scores with a head kick. Daxton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xin Yi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xin Yi looks to land a left hand but Daxton moved out of range nicely.
Xin Yi's corner calls for a 1-2. Xin Yi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi throws a right and a left that Daxton avoids nicely.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Daxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daxton defends it well.
Xin Yi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daxton will feel that in the morning.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Daxton throws the left hand but Xin Yi avoids the punch easily.
Xin Yi lands a high kick! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
Xin Yi catches Daxton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daxton.
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Daxton.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi slips a jab from Daxton.
Xin Yi misses with a low kick.
Daxton scores with a nice strike.
Daxton throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xin Yi with the counter takedown but Daxton avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xin Yi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xin Yi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.
Xin Yi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Xin Yi.
Daxton misses with a hook #CL2#
and Xin Yi counters by moving into the clinch.
Daxton prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Daxton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daxton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xin Yi wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Xin Yi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daxton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daxton 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.#T4##SUB#
Daxton 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! Xin Yi rolls with it to try and escape but Daxton cranks on the arm and Xin Yi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

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

#R1#
McCocker throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Daxton.
McCocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Daxton.
Daxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCocker.
McCocker scores with a one two! Daxton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCocker slips a jab from Daxton.
McCocker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daxton defending well as McCocker loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Daxton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. McCocker saw that one coming.
McCocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daxton.
McCocker blocks a jab.
A left and a right from McCocker both land. Nice combination.
McCocker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from McCocker does it's job there.
Daxton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCocker misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCocker fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
McCocker misses with a double jab.
McCocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCocker throws a shot from downtown. Daxton moves away and avoids it.
McCocker staying out of range there.
McCocker misses with the combination.
McCocker throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Daxton rushes McCocker and presses him up against the cage.
Daxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCocker slows down the pace here.
McCocker avoiding damage as Daxton throws knees to the body.
Daxton stalling the fight.
Daxton throws an elbow but it misses.
Daxton tries to pull guard but McCocker won't allow it. #T2#
McCocker misses with a punch on the inside.
McCocker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCocker being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
McCocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCocker with a hook.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Daxton pushes McCocker up against the cage in a clinch.
McCocker is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCocker to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCocker working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
McCocker pushes Daxton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCocker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
McCocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCocker moves away from the strike by Daxton.
McCocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCocker.
Daxton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCocker misses with a series of wild punches.
McCocker looks to land a combination. Daxton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCocker throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Daxton misses its intended target.
Daxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCocker throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
McCocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As McCocker tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but McCocker manages to avoid the attempt.
Daxton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCocker throws a lazy right hand but Daxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daxton misses with a looping right.
McCocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daxton looks to throw the jab but McCocker is out of range. #T4#
Daxton throws a jab but it's blocked by McCocker.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
Chris McCocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCocker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCocker keeps the fight on the outside.
McCocker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daxton misses with an uppercut.
Daxton is looking to clinch but McCocker is avoiding it.
McCocker throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.#CL#
Daxton takes the fight into the clinch.
McCocker avoids a wild elbow strike from Daxton.#TD#
Daxton pulls guard effortlessly.
McCocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard.
Daxton trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCocker content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McCocker dominated that round.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Daxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCocker throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - McCocker had a free shot at his head there.
McCocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCocker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daxton eats them both and turns towards McCocker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Daxton rushes McCocker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCocker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daxton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCocker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCocker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCocker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daxton blocks it with crossed arms.
McCocker wants to get back to striking at distance but Daxton won't allow it.
McCocker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daxton avoids it.
McCocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
Good body shot from Daxton. #T1#
Daxton controlling the action here for a moment.
Daxton is pushing McCocker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCocker misses with a knee to the head.
Daxton wants to stall.
McCocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
McCocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton jumps guard but McCocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCocker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daxton has him pressed against the cage.
McCocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daxton looking to stall.
McCocker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
McCocker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCocker tries to land a knee to the head but Daxton blocks with his arms.
McCocker stalling against the cage.
McCocker looking to slow down the pace here.
McCocker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCocker throws an elbow that misses.
McCocker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daxton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chris McCocker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCocker tries to break free but Daxton pushes him back against the cage.
Daxton tries to land knees in the clinch but McCocker avoids the damage to the body.
McCocker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCocker misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
McCocker breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCocker!
Daxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCocker fails to land with a series of punches.
McCocker throws a one two combo.
McCocker misses with a few strikes there.
Daxton avoids the head kick by McCocker.
McCocker is breathing heavily.
Daxton misses with a straight left. #CL#
Daxton moves into range and clinches up with McCocker.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daxton as McCocker tries to tie him up. #TD#
Daxton pulls McCocker into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
McCocker looking to improve position, pressing down on Daxton's thigh with his hand. Daxton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is McCocker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! McCocker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Daxton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Euan Daxton!

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

#R1#
Muramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daxton.
Muramaki cracks Daxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daxton throws a leg kick that misses.
Daxton slips under a jab from Muramaki.
Muramaki connects with a right hand. Daxton shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Daxton misses
and Muramaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muramaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Muramaki.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Muramaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daxton moves out of range as Muramaki strikes.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki lands with a cross.
Muramaki misses with a hook.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Muramaki looks to land a left hand but Daxton moved out of range nicely.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Muramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muramaki misses with a looping right.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Muramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Muramaki feints a jab promting Daxton to slip. Muramaki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daxton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Muramaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Muramaki throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Muramaki.#T3#
Muramaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daxton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muramaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muramaki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Daxton clinches with his opponent.
Muramaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daxton up against the cage.#T4#
Daxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muramaki as Daxton tries to tie him up.
Muramaki is trying to push Daxton away but Daxton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muramaki to keep the fight standing.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Muramaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Muramaki fails to land. #BC#
Muramaki breaks the clinch.
Daxton tries to work over Muramaki's front leg with a kick but Muramaki checks it.
Muramaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muramaki.
Daxton wants to counter with a clinch but Muramaki pushes him away.
Muramaki misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Daxton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daxton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Muramaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Muramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daxton.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Muramaki misses its intended target.
Daxton wants to counter the offense by Muramaki and move into the clinch position.
Muramaki lands with a nice body punch.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. Muramaki saw that one coming.
Muramaki is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Daxton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Muramaki.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Muramaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Muramaki missing with a left hand there. Daxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki throws a shot from downtown. Daxton moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Muramaki ducks under a wild hook from Daxton.
No joy there for Muramaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but Muramaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.#T2#
Daxton defending well as Muramaki loads up on a big left hand.
Muramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muramaki looks to land a combination but Daxton avoids it well.
Daxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muramaki.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton misses with a right hand
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton is looking to chop away at Muramaki's legs. #T3#
Daxton lands with a right hand.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut.
Muramaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Muramaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muramaki on the side of the head.
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muramaki.
Muramaki checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Muramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daxton moves away from the strike by Muramaki.
Daxton loads up on a big right hand but Muramaki slips the punch.
Daxton throws a chopping leg kick but Muramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daxton throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haruki Muramaki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muramaki checks a leg kick.
As Daxton looks to move away, Muramaki throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Daxton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Muramaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Daxton's shoulder, as Daxton tries to avoid the shot.
Muramaki clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muramaki slips a straight right by Daxton.
As Daxton looks to move away, Muramaki throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Daxton has managed to clinch. #BC#
Muramaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Muramaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Daxton as he connects with a hook.
Muramaki swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range. #T1#
A combination from Muramaki does no damage.
Jab from Muramaki.
Daxton misses with a body shot
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daxton throws a low kick but Muramaki moves out of range easily.
Muramaki throws a jab when Daxton was well out of range.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki misses with a two punch combination.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Muramaki.
It looked like Muramaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut. Daxton saw that one coming.
Daxton swings widly with a right hand
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muramaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daxton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muramaki is out of range.
Muramaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daxton throws a front kick aimed at Muramaki's knee but Muramaki avoids it well. #T3#
Muramaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Daxton should have avoided that one.
Muramaki loads up on a big right hand but Daxton slips the punch.#CL2#
Daxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muramaki, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muramaki. #TD2#
Daxton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Muramaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muramaki takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daxton misses with a hook.#T4#
Daxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muramaki misses with a hook. Daxton ducked under it nicely.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Daxton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Muramaki breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daxton thows a leg kick but Muramaki checks it
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruki Muramaki!

Event: HRL10:Glover vs Ayari
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daxton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Xin Yi tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but Xin Yi manages to avoid the attempt.
Xin Yi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Xin Yi misses with a looping left.
Daxton is looking to counter the offense by Xin Yi and move into the clinch.
A combination from Xin Yi does no damage.
As Xin Yi tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but Xin Yi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton avoids the head kick by Xin Yi. #CL#
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Daxton blocks a head kick by Xin Yi.
Daxton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Daxton.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Jing Xin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Daxton.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daxton is looking to counter the offense by Xin Yi and move into the clinch.
Xin Yi looks to land a right hand but Daxton moved out of range.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Xin Yi blocks a leg kick.
Xin Yi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daxton with a body shot.#T2#
Xin Yi slips under a jab from Daxton.
Xin Yi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xin Yi checks a leg kick.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi tries to bum rush Daxton with a series of wild strikes but Daxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daxton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xin Yi.
Daxton misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi loads up on a big right hand but Daxton slips the punch.#T3#
Jab by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a series of punches but Daxton moves out of range.
Donk. Xin Yi catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Xin Yi tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Daxton clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks from the clinch.
Xin Yi misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Xin Yi swinging wildly here.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Daxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xin Yi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daxton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xin Yi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xin Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daxton.
Xin Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daxton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jing Xin Yi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daxton throws a hook but Xin Yi avoids it easily.
Daxton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xin Yi is out of range and Daxton settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a big counter head kick but Daxton avoids it with no problem.
Xin Yi tries a head kick but it misses.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton looks to land a left hand but Xin Yi moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Xin Yi.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Xin Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Xin Yi swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Daxton moves into the clinch.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch but Daxton keeps him there for the moment.
Xin Yi is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
Daxton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Daxton.
Xin Yi trying to stall but Daxton improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daxton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Daxton swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Daxton rushes Xin Yi and presses him up against the cage.
Daxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daxton pushes off an throws an elbow but Xin Yi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xin Yi can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Xin Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Xin Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Daxton moves into the clinch.
Daxton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Daxton.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xin Yi walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xin Yi misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Daxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Xin Yi is looking to break free of the clinch but Daxton has double underhooks. #BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton motions for Xin Yi to come forward. Daxton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xin Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Xin Yi pushes him off.
Daxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xin Yi looks to land a right hand but Daxton moved out of range.
Xin Yi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daxton throws the left hand but Xin Yi avoids the punch easily.
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 Euan Daxton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daxton throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daxton throws a front kick aimed at Xin Yi's knee but Xin Yi avoids it well.
Daxton wants to clinch up but Xin Yi keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Daxton instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Xin Yi counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Xin Yi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xin Yi! But no joy.
Good shot there by Xin Yi.#T1#
Xin Yi misses with a double jab.
Xin Yi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daxton is looking to counter the offense by Xin Yi and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Daxton.
It seemed like Xin Yi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xin Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daxton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Jing Xin Yi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xin Yi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daxton tries to clinch but Xin Yi moves out of range.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Daxton avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Daxton throws a hook but Xin Yi blocks it.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi looks to land a left hand but Daxton moved out of range nicely.
Xin Yi scores with a sloppy right hand. Daxton should have avoided that one.
Daxton defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daxton misses with a low kick. #T3#
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xin Yi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daxton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xin Yi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Daxton blocks it.
Xin Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xin Yi checks a low kick from Daxton.
Xin Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xin Yi throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daxton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xin Yi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xin Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daxton staying out of range there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jing Xin Yi!

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.
Daxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCoy cracks Daxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daxton misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As McCoy tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but McCoy manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as McCoy blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Daxton looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
Daxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and McCoy counters with a nice right hand that sends Daxton toppling to the canvas! Daxton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCoy finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy's coach down at A Stander’s Paradise was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCoy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daxton's brow.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Daxton takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
McCoy connects with the punch.
McCoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCoy throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Daxton moved out of range.
Daxton tries to counter by clinching up but McCoy breaks away and moves out of range.
McCoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Daxton misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
McCoy slips under a jab.
Daxton throws a shot from downtown. McCoy moves away and avoids it.
Daxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daxton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has Daxton backing up. Daxton nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Daxton misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Daxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daxton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by McCoy.
John McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Daxton has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Daxton lands with a short shot to the head.
Daxton misses with some punches.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from McCoy.
Stalling in the clinch from Daxton.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Daxton defending well as McCoy loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton throws a chopping leg kick but McCoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daxton blocks a jab.
Daxton misses with a straight left.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daxton looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Daxton throws an off balance right hand
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McCoy has knocked Daxton down with a huge combo! McCoy steps away and waves a wobbly Daxton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Daxton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big right hand that sends Daxton crashing to the mat! McCoy stays standing though and waves Daxton back to his feet!
Oh Daxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daxton slips under a jab from McCoy.#KD2#
McCoy lands a big uppercut and Daxton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daxton looks OK. McCoy waves Daxton back to his feet!
McCoy throws a hook but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Daxton seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy throws a looping overhand right but Daxton ducks down to avoid it.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but McCoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
Daxton throws a leg kick but McCoy moved away.
McCoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
Daxton throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daxton misses with a leg kick
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Daxton is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy!

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Jesus throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
Jesus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daxton avoids it really well and circles away.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jesus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daxton to the ground. Jesus is now in Daxton's guard.
Daxton keeping full guard, as Jesus tries to pass.
Daxton is pulling down on Jesus 's head. It's preventing any offense from Jesus , at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Daxton controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daxton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Daxton working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Daxton 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#
Jesus trying to hold on to Daxton's head to control him but Daxton postures up. #T2##SUB#
Daxton is working for a kimura but Jesus is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Daxton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus gets full guard.
Daxton passes Jesus 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Daxton is looking for a kimura but Jesus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daxton to get the leverage.
Jesus is trying to stand up here but Daxton is controlling him well. #SUB#
Daxton wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daxton trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Still in half guard, Daxton seems content to control.#SUB#
Daxton is working for a submission of some sort.
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Daxton wants to take a breather but Jesus is having none of it.
Daxton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Daxton seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Daxton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jesus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Daxton has cracked it and Jesus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Daxton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Euan Daxton!

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Fury forces Daxton back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fury has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daxton uses from the top position.
Daxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Daxton wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Daxton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daxton wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at A Stander’s Paradise, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Daxton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daxton wants to control for a moment but Fury uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Fury looking for subs from the bottom but Daxton mounts him!#T2##SUB2#
Daxton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fury has his hands clasped together but Daxton breaks the hold and Fury is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Daxton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darstknasset Oystenteller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Daxton misses.
Oystenteller misses the jab.
Daxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oystenteller punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Oystenteller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daxton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oystenteller scores with a jab.
Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daxton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Oystenteller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daxton, pushing him back against the cage.
Oystenteller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Oystenteller manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Daxton throws a shot from downtown. Oystenteller moves away and avoids it.
Oystenteller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Oystenteller rushes Daxton and presses him up against the cage.
Oystenteller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oystenteller working aggressively here. #TD2#
Daxton pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oystenteller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daxton keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Daxton.
Oystenteller looking to sit in guard and control but Daxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daxton stopping the sweep attempt from Oystenteller.#T2##SUB#
Oystenteller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daxton trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Daxton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oystenteller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daxton tries to free his leg and advance position but Oystenteller is retaining full guard.
Daxton trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller is trying to control the position but Daxton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oystenteller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daxton back to the cage. Oystenteller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Oystenteller scores with a takedown into Daxton's guard.
Daxton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oystenteller's guard. #REVB##T4#
Daxton looking to sit in guard and control but Oystenteller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daxton has his hands on Oystenteller's head, controlling the position.
Daxton keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller won't allow Daxton to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Oystenteller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oystenteller is fighting to break Daxton's control of his arms but Daxton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oystenteller is pushing down on Daxton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daxton is fighting to maintain full guard but Oystenteller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daxton wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller wants to take a breather but Daxton is having none of it.
Daxton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.
Daxton wants to get back to full guard.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
Daxton wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller working Daxton over with strikes.
Oystenteller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oystenteller lands strikes from half guard.
Oystenteller wants to control but Daxton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for submissions off his back.
Daxton is pressing down on Oystenteller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Daxton keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily.
Daxton trying to control the position.
Oystenteller landing with the ground and pound.
Daxton is trying to keep Oystenteller in close. #SUB2#
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oystenteller defends it easily.#T3#
Daxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Daxton is controlling well.
Oystenteller is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Daxton has control of the leg.
Oystenteller is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Daxton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oystenteller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daxton. #SUB#
Oystenteller has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Daxton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Daxton!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oystenteller tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller 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.#R3#
Oystenteller throws a series of punches but Daxton moves out of range. #CL#
Oystenteller closes the distance and pushes Daxton back into the cage.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daxton jumps guard but Oystenteller stands there with Daxton around his waist. Daxton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Oystenteller breaks from the clinch.
Oystenteller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daxton misses with a hook. Oystenteller ducked under it nicely.
Daxton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oystenteller checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller throws a shot to the body.
Daxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oystenteller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but Oystenteller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
Daxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Oystenteller instigates a clinch.
Oystenteller misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oystenteller as Daxton tries to tie him up.
Oystenteller misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oystenteller throws an elbow but misses.
Daxton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oystenteller is defending well for now.
Daxton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oystenteller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oystenteller avoiding damage as Daxton throws knees to the body.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.#T2#
Oystenteller misses with the head strike.
Oystenteller has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Daxton has Oystenteller pushed against the cage.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oystenteller walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxton wants to slow Oystenteller down by chopping away at his legs.
Oystenteller throws a body shot but no joy.
Oystenteller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
Oystenteller tries to work over Daxton's front leg with a kick but Daxton checks it.
The crowd cheers as Oystenteller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daxton doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Daxton moves into range and clinches up with Oystenteller.#BC#
Oystenteller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daxton throws a leg kick but Oystenteller moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oystenteller misses the target.#CL#
Oystenteller gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Oystenteller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Oystenteller counters with a good low kick that Daxton was not able to check.
Oystenteller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oystenteller. Oystenteller obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Oystenteller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oystenteller lands in his opponent's guard.
Daxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oystenteller is one step ahead there.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving. #T4#
Daxton controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself.
Daxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Oystenteller trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller clearly takes that round.
That's time! Oystenteller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Daxton blocks a leg kick.
Daxton wants to counter with a clinch but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Daxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daxton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Oystenteller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Oystenteller. #BC#
Oystenteller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Oystenteller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daxton is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully. #T1#
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daxton is keeping the position for now.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Oystenteller throws a strike but Daxton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Daxton wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Daxton stopping the sweep attempt from Oystenteller.
Daxton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daxton stopping the sweep attempt from Oystenteller.#T2#
Daxton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daxton tries to free his leg and advance position but Oystenteller is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Euan Daxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches.
Daxton keeps control of Oystenteller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oystenteller misses with an elbow strike.
Daxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Oystenteller avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Oystenteller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oystenteller misses with a low kick.
Daxton throws a lazy right hand but Oystenteller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Oystenteller forces Daxton back against the cage and clinches.
Daxton effectively controlling the action here.
Oystenteller throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Oystenteller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Oystenteller tries to work over Daxton's front leg with a kick but Daxton checks it.
Oystenteller throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Oystenteller tried to score with a low kick but Daxton checks it.#CL#
Oystenteller forces Daxton back against the cage and clinches.
Daxton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oystenteller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oystenteller wants to break free but Daxton has control.
Daxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oystenteller lands a shoulder strike.
Oystenteller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Oystenteller fails to land.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oystenteller walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller had his way with Euan Daxton in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Oystenteller misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Daxton misses.
Oystenteller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daxton manages to circle out of the way.
Oystenteller misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Daxton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oystenteller is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
The referee calls for Oystenteller to work. #TD#
Oystenteller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daxton regains guard.
Oystenteller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daxton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daxton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Daxton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daxton can't keep his opponent in guard - Oystenteller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daxton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daxton is trying to hold Oystenteller in close to prevent damage but Oystenteller has managed to pass into half guard.
Oystenteller trying to mount his opponent but Daxton defends it.
Oystenteller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oystenteller wants to pass to mount but Daxton is defending the position.
Oystenteller 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daxton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daxton looking for a sweep. Not yet Daxton, not yet.
Oystenteller postures up. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily.
Oystenteller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daxton's head.
Oystenteller slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Oystenteller prevents Daxton from improving his position.
Oystenteller works his way into side control.
Daxton is looking to reverse the position.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound.
Oystenteller scores with punches from side control.
Oystenteller tries to advance to mount but Daxton denies him.
Daxton struggling a bit here.#T4#
Daxton is looking for a sweep.
Oystenteller working the head with strikes.
Oystenteller tries to move to mount but Daxton blocks the move with his legs.
Daxton gets back to half guard.
Daxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daxton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darstknasset Oystenteller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oystenteller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller retains his lightweight title!
Darstknasset Oystenteller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023

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

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

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
Toshimichi looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Toshimichi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Daxton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daxton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daxton controls Toshimichi momentarily but Toshimichi frees himself. #T1#
Toshimichi stopping the sweep attempt from Daxton.
Daxton is trying to keep Toshimichi in close. #SUB2#
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toshimichi defends it easily.
Toshimichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton looking to control.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Daxton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshimichi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daxton has tightened it up now! Toshimichi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lisorim counters with a left to the body.
Daxton throws a lazy right hand but Lisorim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lisorim scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lisorim lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lisorim slips under a jab from Daxton.
Lisorim throws out a counter right but Daxton avoids it with no problem.
Lisorim punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lisorim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daxton rather than just go for the knockout.
Lisorim checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lisorim. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Daxton tries a body shot but Lisorim blocks it.
Daxton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lisorim's efforts to push away.#T1#
Daxton stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lisorim.
Lisorim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Daxton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lisorim uses from the top position.
Daxton is trying to keep Lisorim in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daxton holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lisorim working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lisorim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daxton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daxton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lisorim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Daxton passes into half guard. #SUB#
Daxton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lisorim gets full guard.
Daxton won't allow Lisorim to sweep him here.
Lisorim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daxton is controlling him.
Daxton forces his way into half guard.
Daxton wants to free his trapped foot but Lisorim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lisorim is looking to improve his position.
Daxton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lisorim! #T3#
Lisorim wants to hold on but Daxton pushes him away.#SUB#
Daxton working for a guillotine from mount but Lisorim is in no mood to give up.
Lisorim tries to lock up and control but Daxton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daxton controlling the position easily from mount.
Lisorim is controlling an arm, preventing Daxton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lisorim is trying desperately to improve position.
Daxton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Lisorim can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lisorim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daxton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lisorim is trying desperately to improve position.
Daxton tries to control but Lisorim wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lisorim is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Daxton looking for a guillotine from mount but Lisorim is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Euan Daxton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daxton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Daxton darts in and clinches Lisorim up against the cage.
Lisorim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lisorim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lisorim smiles and moves away.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. Lisorim saw that one coming.
Lisorim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daxton doesn't seem bothered though.
Lisorim moves away from the strike by Daxton.
A nice side step and Lisorim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daxton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lisorim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lisorim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Lisorim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Lisorim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daxton.
Daxton throws a lazy right hand but Lisorim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lisorim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lisorim connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.
Daxton throws a leg kick but Lisorim moved away.
Lisorim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lisorim blocks a jab.
Alanzinho Lisorim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daxton misses with a hook. Lisorim ducked under it nicely.
Lisorim throws a counter combo.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Lisorim misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Lisorim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lisorim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daxton with a body shot.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but Lisorim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
A nice side step and Lisorim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lisorim scores with a decent looking hook.
Daxton throws an off balance right hand
letting Lisorim counter with a right hand.
Lisorim scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Lisorim pushes him off.
Lisorim moves out of range as Daxton strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisorim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daxton.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Lisorim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daxton throws an off balance right hand
and Lisorim counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lisorim connects with the punch.
Daxton is looking to chop away at Lisorim's legs.
Lisorim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daxton.
Daxton tries to clinch up but Lisorim circles away and keeps his distance.
Daxton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lisorim tries to avoid it but Daxton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lisorim to the ground. Lisorim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Euan Daxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lisorim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daxton.
A countering left hand to the body from Lisorim misses.
Daxton is looking to chop away at Lisorim's legs.
Lisorim keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton walks into a left hand.
Daxton misses with a low kick. #T4#
Lisorim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton throws a low kick but Lisorim avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lisorim misses.
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lisorim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Daxton drives through and clinches with Lisorim against the cage.
Lisorim swings wildly with an uppercut but Daxton uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Daxton pulls Lisorim into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisorim stopping the sweep attempt from Daxton.
Lisorim landing with the ground and pound.
Daxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lisorim is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lisorim is posturing up here but Daxton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lisorim tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lisorim has to tap! Slick submission there by Daxton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

Event: KIFC 39
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Daxton wants to clinch.#TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daxton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Daxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daxton is holding on for now.
Jones is trying to control. Daxton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Daxton defends the submission attempt.
Daxton gets full guard.
Daxton can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Daxton actively working from the bottom here.
Daxton is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Daxton is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Daxton is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Daxton is still trying to improve position.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daxton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Daxton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Daxton extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Daxton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins throwing a counter right hand but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Blevins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daxton momentarily.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blevins lands a slapping body shot.
Daxton tries to move into range but Blevins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Blevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Blevins.
Blevins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Blevins's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blevins lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blevins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Daxton rushes Blevins and presses him up against the cage.
Blevins is trying to break free.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Blevins gets through Daxton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Blevins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Daxton pushes Blevins up against the cage in a clinch.
Blevins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Blevins.
Blevins lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.#TD2#
Daxton manages to pull guard.
Daxton trying to keep a closed guard but Blevins is proving a slippery customer.
Blevins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blevins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blevins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blevins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Daxton working for a triangle but Blevins defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Daxton working for a triangle but Blevins defends it easily. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for subs off his back but Blevins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blevins in particular looking to stall.
Blevins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blevins is controlling the pace.
Daxton trying to hold on to Blevins's head to control him but Blevins postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daxton is trying to get back to full guard.
Daxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Daxton looking for a guillotine here but Blevins defends easily. #SUB2#
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blevins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Blevins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blevins looks to land a combination but Daxton avoids it well.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
Blevins throws a head kick that Daxton semi-blocks.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blevins misses the target.
Blevins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Blevins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blevins lands an uppercut.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Daxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blevins is trying to break free.#BC#
Blevins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton blocks a head kick by Blevins.
Blevins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Donk. Blevins catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton closes the distance but Blevins moves to the side
and Blevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blevins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blevins. That's going to slow Daxton down.
Blevins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daxton.#CL2#
Daxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blevins walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daxton at a distance.
Daxton walks into a stiff left hand from Blevins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blevins throws a sloppy head kick and Daxton moves out of range easily.
Blevins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Blevins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blevins keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Blevins misses the target.
Daxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blevins clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blevins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Blevins circles away.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Blevins cracks Daxton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Blevins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blevins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blevins misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Blevins.
Good standup being displayed there by Blevins as he connects with a hook.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
Blevins connects with a crisp jab.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Daxton moves into the clinch.
Blevins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blevins has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Blevins working hard to break the clinch.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Blevins breaks from the clinch.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Blevins swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
A counter left hand to the body from Blevins misses its target.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Arnold Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blevins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins jabs Daxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blevins connects with a body shot.
Daxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blevins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Daxton drops his hands momentarily and Blevins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Blevins.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Daxton has closed the distance and engaged Blevins in a clinch.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Blevins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blevins lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Blevins fails to land. #TD2#
Daxton successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Daxton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blevins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Blevins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Blevins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blevins throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Blevins has him pressed against the cage.
Blevins lands a left hand.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blevins smiles and moves away.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blevins.
Daxton tries to clinch up but Blevins circles away and keeps his distance.
Blevins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daxton just manages to avoid it.
Blevins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blevins throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blevins with the inside leg kick.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daxton's hands.
Blevins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Blevins.
Blevins connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A lazy left from Blevins finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins throws a head kick but Daxton moves out of range.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daxton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Blevins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Blevins throws a head kick that misses.
Blevins punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blevins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blevins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blevins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Blevins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blevins lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Daxton clinches up with Blevins and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Daxton manages to pull guard. #T2##SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blevins defends well.#SUB2#
Daxton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Daxton is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Daxton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Daxton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blevins has passed into half guard!
Daxton is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Daxton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Daxton looking for submissions off his back.
Daxton wants to improve his position but Blevins is controlling well. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for subs from the bottom but Blevins mounts him!
Blevins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daxton wants to control but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blevins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Euan Daxton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daxton is trying desperately to improve position.
Arnold Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Blevins!
After the big win, Arnold Blevins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Primal and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KIFC 17
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kuresa swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuresa as he connects with a hook.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton is looking to clinch but Kuresa is avoiding it.
Kuresa lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuresa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuresa flicks out a counter leg kick but Daxton steps away.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Daxton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuresa scores with a four punch combination!
Kuresa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daxton's head backwards.
Kuresa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuresa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuresa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuresa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuresa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuresa scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuresa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuresa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuresa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Kuresa is looking for the big counter here.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxton slips a jab and a cross from Kuresa.
Kuresa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Kuresa does no damage.
Donk. Kuresa catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuresa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daxton slips a straight right by Kuresa.
As Kuresa tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuresa manages to avoid the attempt.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuresa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kuresa lands a really nice looking cross but Daxton seems unphased.
Kuresa tries to land a leg kick but Daxton saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Kuresa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
A nice side step and Kuresa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daxton walks into a jab.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siaosi Kuresa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuresa throws a one two combo.
Daxton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Daxton instigates a clinch.
Kuresa misses with an elbow over the top.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuresa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuresa as he connects with a hook.
Kuresa lands with a good body shot.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Kuresa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuresa misses with a wild combination.
Daxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daxton wants to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuresa lands a nice shot to the body.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton tries to clinch
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
Kuresa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a three punch combo that has Daxton backing up. Daxton nods at Kuresa to acknowledge the strikes.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Kuresa swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
Kuresa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuresa to score with a decent uppercut.
Daxton tries to clinch up
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton checks a leg kick.
Daxton tries to clinch up but Kuresa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Kuresa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa lands with a straight right. Daxton didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a two punch combo.
Kuresa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuresa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuresa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Daxton clinches up against the cage.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuresa smiles and moves away.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuresa circles away.
Siaosi Kuresa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuresa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daxton thinking.
Some wild striking there from Kuresa.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuresa digs a good body shot into Daxton's ribs.
Kuresa connects with a looping right hand.
Kuresa scores with a nice right hand.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daxton backing away here, and Kuresa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuresa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuresa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton wants to clinch up but Kuresa keeps it at a distance.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Daxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siaosi Kuresa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Daxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Daxton has Kuresa up against the cage in a clinch.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Kuresa has him pressed against the cage.
Kuresa is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
Kuresa is trying to push Daxton away but Daxton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuresa is trying to break the clinch but Daxton has him pressed against the cage.
Daxton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuresa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Euan Daxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Kuresa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuresa finds it's way round the side to connect with Daxton's head.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuresa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - Kuresa had a free shot at his head there.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuresa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daxton moves to clinch but Kuresa breaks away
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Kuresa catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuresa!
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuresa circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuresa misses.
Siaosi Kuresa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuresa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuresa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daxton wants to clinch but Kuresa slips to the side
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a two punch combo.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuresa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daxton dodges the punch combination from Kuresa.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuresa! But no joy.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
Daxton staying out of range there.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuresa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton moves to clinch but Kuresa breaks away
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuresa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuresa.
Kuresa misses with an uppercut. Daxton saw that one coming.#T4#
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuresa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuresa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a left and a right that stings Daxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton tries to clinch up but Kuresa circles away and keeps his distance.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuresa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuresa lands with a good body shot.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siaosi Kuresa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Daxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siaosi Kuresa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Daxton wants to clinch
enabling Maica to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Maica counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daxton's knee momentarily.
Maica circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Daxton looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Daxton tries to clinch but Maica moves away
and Maica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maica counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Maica.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Maica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up
enabling Maica to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Maica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maica tries to break free but Daxton pushes him back against the cage.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maica to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maica working hard to break the clinch.
Daxton fails to pull guard.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Maica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Maica holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxton drops back down to his feet.
Maica has had enough of the clinch but Daxton keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Daxton jumps into guard, dragging Maica to the mat. #SUB2#
Daxton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maica manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Daxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maica is aware though and is defending well.
Maica is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maica is one step ahead there. #T2#
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daxton prevents Maica from improving his position.
Maica is trying is best to control the position here.
Daxton content to control rather than advance.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Daxton tries to pass to full mount but Maica defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Maica'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.
Maica wants to control but Daxton is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Maica is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Daxton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Daxton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maica is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Daxton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023

#R1#
Daxton tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Symphony counters with a takedown into side control.
Symphony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daxton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symphony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daxton is working hard here to advance position.
Daxton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Symphony's best efforts.#SUB#
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton tries to get to full guard but Symphony has control of the leg.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton trying to hold on to Symphony's head to control him but Symphony postures up. #SUB#
Daxton actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Symphony trying to control from half guard but Daxton is working away.
Symphony wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Symphony is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daxton trying to control but Symphony postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Symphony wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Daxton's closed guard. He's half up but Daxton has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Daxton pivots and extends the arm, Symphony falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Daxton! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Taylor.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Daxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daxton jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Daxton around his waist. Daxton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Bruce Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.#CL2#
Daxton has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Daxton pulls guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Daxton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Taylor is looking to defend but Daxton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Taylor! Daxton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Taylor taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Euan Daxton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grappler keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Daxton takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Grappler gets control of Daxton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grappler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daxton passes Grappler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daxton controls the pace.#T1#
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler wants to stand and escape but Daxton is having none of it.
Daxton preventing the sweep.
Daxton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daxton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grappler is trying to control but Daxton passes into side control!
Grappler is trying to control Daxton's posture but Daxton avoids it.
Grappler tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position.
Daxton staying calm.
Grappler tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position. #T3#
Daxton working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Grappler moves into range and clinches up with Daxton.
Daxton fails to pull guard. #TD#
Daxton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grappler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daxton to the mat. Daxton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grappler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daxton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grappler has managed to get both his arms back between Daxton's legs - danger averted.
Grappler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Daxton working for a triangle but Grappler defends it easily.
Grappler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
Grappler wants to get up but he can't break Daxton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Daxton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grappler is defending well. Daxton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grappler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Daxton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!

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