Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kato drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage. #TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kato.
Kato is trying to improve his position.
Sosa staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa is taking a breather. Kato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kato trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kato clinches with his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Kato pulls guard.
Kato being controlled here, momentarily.
Sosa continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sosa pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kato is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sosa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Sosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kendrick Sosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Sosa moves into range and clinches up with Kato.#TD2#
Kato decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kato working for a triangle but Sosa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kato has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sosa controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato has hold of Sosa's hands but Sosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Sosa controlling the action here.
Kato is trying to control but Sosa passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kato is defending well.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kato is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kato wants to control but Sosa postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kato looking for a sweep but Sosa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kato is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendrick Sosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kato drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
Sosa leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Kato jumps guard. #SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kendrick Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sosa uses it to pass to side control.
Kato tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato is looking to get to half guard.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sosa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
Kato is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kato can do to turn this around?
Kato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kato is trying to escape the mount. #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.
Kato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kato can't escape the position.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Mawunyo Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kendrick Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Sosa!

Event: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Kato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kato has his foot on Sosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sosa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
Kato is trying to keep Sosa in close.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Sosa happy to just control the position for now.
Kato is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kato can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kato forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sosa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kato to see if he's OK.
Kato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Kato wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kendrick Sosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position.
Sosa stays in close to Kato's body and controls the position.
Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kato is retaining full guard.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Sosa controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa continues to stall.
Kato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Kato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Kato manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kato is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kato is breathing heavily.
Sosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Sosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kato working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sosa has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kato drags the fight down to the ground.
Sosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kato working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Kato wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kato looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Sosa.
Sosa wants to pass to mount but Kato is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa controlling the pace.
Sosa passes into side control, despite Kato's attempt to control the position.
Sosa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kato's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kato is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Sosa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Sosa taking a breather here.
Sosa has control of an arm but Kato manages to advance to Sosa's back!
Sosa is really stuck here. #T4#
Kato is not going to allow Sosa to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa wants to escape the position.
Kato tries to get the hooks in deep but Sosa pushed the leg off.
Kato is hanging on to Sosa's back as he tries to escape.
Kato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mawunyo Kato.
I think Kato 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HRL76
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kato.#CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Wilson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kato is trying to keep an underhook but Wilson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson passes to side control.
Wilson cracks Kato with a big right hand but Kato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Kato is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Wilson lands a huge shot from side control! Kato is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Wilson!
After winning the bout, The Wilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##KD#
Maui drops Kato with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kato looks back up at him and smiles so Maui waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Maui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
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!
Kato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maui walks away with a smile on his face. Kato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Maui rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kato is trying to pull guard but Maui has him pressed against the cage.
Maui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kato is trying to pull guard but Maui has him pressed against the cage.
Tevita Maui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawunyo Kato.
Kato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maui lands a body punch.
Kato looks winded!#BC#
Maui manages to break the clinch.
OH! Kato has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Maui smells blood and charges in for the finish! Maui unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kato sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tevita Maui!
Tevita Maui thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Kato pulls Sosa into guard.
Kato working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into side control.
Kato sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
Sosa 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.
Kato trying to control the position. #T1#
Sosa 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. #SUB#
Kato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kato rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa is pushing Kato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Kato gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Kato looks to move to half guard but instead Sosa has passed into mount! Damn!
Kato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kato is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kato slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kato is doing well to control the position and prevent Sosa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kato looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Sosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kato successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kato is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kato is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa controls the position.
Kato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee asks Sosa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sosa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Kato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Kato's face as Sosa controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Kato. Kato maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kato jumps guard. #SUB#
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kato is being controlled here. #T4#
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sosa is continuing to stall.
Kato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sosa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kato gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sosa has managed to get both his arms back between Kato's legs - danger averted.
Kato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sosa uses it to pass to side control.
Kato is trying to work for a sweep but Sosa has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato can't escape the position. #T1#
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Kato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Sosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kato is looking to get back to full guard here but Sosa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kato is looking for a sweep.
Sosa throws an elbow but Kato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kato tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kato tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4##CL2#
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kato pulls Sosa into guard.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mawunyo Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Waters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Waters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kato throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Waters's body to avoid the submission. Waters has instead reached around Kato's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Waters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Woods looks to land a body kick but Kato moved away.
Woods walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
Woods tries to break free but Kato pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kato successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kato looking for subs off his back but Woods has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Kato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Woods wants to control from the top but Kato keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Kato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kato has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to control from the top but Kato keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Woods content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kato has locked up a guillotine! Kato's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Woods is holding on here and Kato must be using up a lot of energy. Woods has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kato gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Maui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kato.#CL#
Maui clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maui wants to stand but Kato has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kato has a closed guard, preventing Maui from standing up. #SUB2#
Kato working for a triangle but Maui defends it easily.
Maui has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kato is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Maui stands and steps away. Kato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maui lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kato - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Maui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tevita Maui!
An out of breath Tevita Maui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix controlling the action here for a moment.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kato up against the cage.#TD2#
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phoenix uses from the top position.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Phoenix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Phoenix drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phoenix as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kato screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phoenix! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rick Phoenix!

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kwondo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kwondo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Kwondo pushes him off.
Kwondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kwondo misses.
Kwondo misses with a hook.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kwondo connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
It looked like Kwondo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kato tries to clinch up but Kwondo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kato darts in and clinches Kwondo up against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kwondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwondo being controlled against the cage.
Kato avoids the elbow strike from Kwondo, against the cage. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kato avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato rushes Kwondo and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwondo trying to control the position but instead, Kato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwondo into the cage.
Maybe Kwondo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kwondo tries to stall but Kato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kwondo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kato is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Kwondo tries to pull guard but Kato won't allow it. #TD#
Kwondo jumps guard.
Kato is fighting to break Kwondo's control of his arms but Kwondo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kwondo keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwondo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kwondo advances to half guard.
Kwondo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kwondo slips a nice elbow through Kato's hands, connecting with Kato's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Kwondo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kato could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kwondo has cracked it and Kato is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kwondo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tye Kwondo!

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
Kwondo letting Kato take a breather here.
The referee calls for Kato to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kwondo misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Kato counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato trying to stall but Kwondo improves his position.
Kwondo is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kwondo has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwondo up against the cage.
Kato stalls. #T1#
Kato is stalling here.
Kato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato stuffs the takedown attempt from Kwondo. Kwondo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwondo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato is looking to clinch.
Kato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kwondo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Kato closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Kwondo throws an elbow that misses.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kwondo is looking to control Kato's arms but Kato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kwondo has his back to the cage.
Kwondo taking a breather.
Kwondo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kato is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kato lands an uppercut.
Kato managing to block the knees to the body from Kwondo.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato stalls.
Kato stalls. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kwondo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kato wants to counter with a clinch but Kwondo pushes him away.
Kwondo misses with a head kick.
Kato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwondo misses with a wild body shot.
Kwondo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Kwondo tries to keep at a distance but Kato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwondo stalling the fight.
Kwondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwondo up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Kato trying to control the position but instead, Kwondo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kato into the cage.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwondo up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch up.
Kwondo is looking for a counter combo.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Kwondo.
Kato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwondo.
Kato stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tye Kwondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kwondo looks for a takedown but Kato sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawunyo Kato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawunyo Kato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kwondo misses with a head kick.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kwondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo is having none of it.
Kato blocks a head kick by Kwondo.
Kwondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kato circles away quickly and effectively.
Kato tries to counter with a clinch but Kwondo shakes him off and moves away.
Kwondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kato defends it nicely.
Kwondo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kato's waist but Kato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kwondo off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Kato wants to counter with a clinch but Kwondo pushes him away.#CL2#
Kato rushes Kwondo and presses him up against the cage.
Kato has Kwondo pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwondo as Kato tries to tie him up. #T1#
Kato has Kwondo pressed against the cage.
Kwondo has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tye Kwondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kwondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwondo as Kato tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch but Kwondo moves out of range. #CL2#
Kato takes the fight into the clinch.
Kato controlling the action here for a moment.
Kato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kwondo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.
Kwondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kato stalling the fight.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato wants to clinch up but Kwondo keeps it at a distance.
Kwondo misses with a few strikes there.
Kato tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Kwondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kwondo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kato, which made it look bad. #T3#
Kwondo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kato pinned against the cage. Kato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kato tries to clinch there but Kwondo circles away.
Kato is looking to clinch but Kwondo is avoiding it.
Kato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwondo.
Kwondo tries to bum rush Kato with a series of wild strikes but Kato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kato wants to clinch.
Kwondo throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range. #T4#
A punch combination from Kwondo misses. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kato stalls.
Kato trying to stall but Kwondo improves his position.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kato.
Kwondo being controlled against the cage.
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kato tries to stall but Kwondo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tye Kwondo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mawunyo Kato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Kwondo pushes him off.
Kwondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kato sprawls well. He's pushed Kwondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kato has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kwondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kato is looking to clinch but Kwondo is avoiding it.
Kwondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwondo is looking to wear down Kato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kwondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kato tries to counter with a clinch but Kwondo shakes him off and moves away.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwondo misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kato checks a leg kick.
Kato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kwondo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwondo is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Kwondo is trying for a kimura here. Kato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kwondo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tye Kwondo!

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kato effectively controlling the action here.
Kato blocks an elbow strike from Sosa.
Stalling in the clinch from Kato.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sosa manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato lands a body punch.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Kato'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.
Kato slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato'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.#T1#
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato clinches up with Sosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kato has Sosa pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
Kato'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.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sosa jumps guard but Kato stands there with Sosa around his waist. Sosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kato. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL#
Sosa clinches up against the cage.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato slows down the pace here.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.#BC#
Sosa breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kato takes the fight into the clinch.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bit of stalling here from Kato.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa prevents a body shot from Kato.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawunyo Kato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sosa.
Kato wants to counter the offense by Sosa and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Sosa blocking some punches.
Kato is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kato leaning against his opponent.
Mawunyo Kato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Sosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kato is fending him off so far but Sosa persists. Nope, Kato circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa shoots in for a double leg but Kato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2##CL2#
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Kato. Kato maintains the clinch.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kato stalls.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kato leaning against his opponent.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kato is stalling here.
Sosa looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Sosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kato is fending him off so far but Sosa persists. Nope, Kato circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kato has Sosa pressed against the cage.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato has managed to clinch.
Kato stalling the fight.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kato'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
No luck for Sosa with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawunyo Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kato defends well and Sosa ends up having to push Kato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kato tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Sosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kato darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
Sosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kato prevents it.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kato controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Kato - that landed with a thud.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato lands an uppercut.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kato is struggling to control the position.
Kato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Kato.
Kato stalls. #T3#
Kato effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kato rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Kato stalling against the cage. #T4#
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kato has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch.
Kato'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.
Kato tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but Sosa gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
Kato seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Sosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kato moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mawunyo Kato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kato 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
As Miller tries to get set, Kato tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kato has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Kato is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Miller pushes Kato up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kato regains guard.
Kato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Miller dives into side control.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##REVR#
Miller working the body and head with strikes. #SU2#
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Miller.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Kato back into the cage.
Kato lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Miller manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kato instigates a clinch.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Kato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.#TD2#
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kato regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kato defends it nicely.
Kato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Miller clinches.
Kato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kato is defending well.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato taking a breather.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Kato controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL#
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Kato is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kato has his back to the cage.
Kato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kato stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Miller clinches. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kato gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Kato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kato blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kato up against the cage.
Kato stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL2#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kato avoids the body shot from Miller. #KD2#
Miller drops Kato with a beautiful combination! Kato stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miller is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kato is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Mawunyo Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Kato dodges the punch combination from Miller.
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!
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Kato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2##CL2#
Miller gets a clinch.
Kato avoiding damage.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Kato gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Kato looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Kato.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Kato sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kato tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Miller.
Miller throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Kato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Miller pushes Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato has Miller pushed against the cage.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Kato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jamie Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kato defends well and Miller ends up having to push Kato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kato pinned against the cage. Kato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller is breathing heavily.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Kato, which made it look bad.
Kato tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller throws a series of punches but Kato moves out of range.
Kato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Kato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Miller clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mawunyo Kato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Kato shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kato swivels and escapes.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Miller.
Miller misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kato counters by clinching up.
Kato looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kato prevents it. #T1#
Kato taking a breather.
Kato is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kato has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kato tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kato rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller jumps guard but Kato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T2#
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
Kato stalling the fight.
Kato stalling.
Mawunyo Kato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kato sprawls well. Kato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Kato tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller works over Kato's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Kato as Miller shoots in.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.#CL2#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Kato is struggling to control the position.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kato smiles and moves away.
Miller throws a leg kick but Kato moved away.
Kato tries to clinch there but Miller circles away. #T4#
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Kato gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kato as Miller shoots in.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kato avoids it really well and circles away.
Kato tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Jamie Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kato trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kato into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mawunyo Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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

#R1#
Sosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kato slips a straight right by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kato.
A bit of stalling here from Kato. #TD2#
Sosa jumps guard and drags Kato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kato wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sosa controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully.
Sosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sosa is controlling Kato's posture.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kato from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kato passes into side control.
Sosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sosa struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kato trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kato trying to control the position but Sosa is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kato tries to stand but Sosa is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kato is looking to clinch.
Sosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kato pinned against the cage. Kato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kato tries to counter by clinching up but Sosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Sosa.#CL#
Kato moves into the clinch.
Kato gets underhooks to prevent Sosa's takedown attempt.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.
Kato wants to stall.
Sosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kato pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Kato is struggling to control the position.
Kato wants to stall.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kato but Kato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawunyo Kato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kato is looking to clinch.
Sosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kato avoids it really well and circles away.
Kato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kato rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kato prevents it.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Sosa.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kato trying to control the position but instead, Sosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kato into the cage.
Kato seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sosa is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#BC2#
Sosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Kato moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sosa has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kato trying to stall but Sosa improves his position.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Kato won't allow it.
Kato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Sosa takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Sosa has Kato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sosa can't get the takedown.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Kato tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kato gets an underhook and turns Sosa into the cage.
Kato wants to stall.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sosa tries for a takedown but Kato manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Kato slows down the pace here.
Kato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sosa.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch up.
Sosa misses with a double jab.
Kato doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
It seemed like Sosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Sosa pushes Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Kato tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Sosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Sosa drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Sosa tries to stall but Kato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Sosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kato moves into range and clinches up with Sosa.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Sosa letting Kato take a breather here.
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 Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kato's brow.
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but Sosa gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sosa. #TD2#
Sosa drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa pulls Kato in to control the position.
Sosa wants to get back to his feet but Kato is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kato trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kato's guard. #REVB#
Sosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato 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#
Kato prevents Sosa from improving his position.#T2#
Sosa is trying to control but Kato manages to pass to mount!
Sosa is squirming around, avoiding Kato's attempts to control the action.
Kato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sosa tries to hold on but Kato pushes him away.
Kato trying to control but Sosa is having none of it. #T3#
Sosa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kato. What's that going to do exactly?
Kato controlling from mount.
Sosa is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kato avoids the attempt from Sosa to control.
Sosa is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kendrick Sosa.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Colton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Colton manages to pull guard.
Kato postures up. #SUB#
Colton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colton controls Kato momentarily but Kato frees himself.
Kato trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton looking for a triangle here. Kato is fighting it but it looks tight! Colton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kato is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton fails to pull guard.
Colton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colton backwards.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripp Colton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kato looking to stall.
Colton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Colton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kato taking a breather.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL#
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton jumps guard but Kato stands there with Colton around his waist. Colton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.#T1#
Kato taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kato trying to stall but Colton improves his position.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato has closed the distance and engaged Colton in a clinch.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colton up against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch.
Colton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kato has Colton pushed against the cage.
Kato is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #SUB#
Kato is sitting in close to Colton's body. Colton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kato is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kato is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Colton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ripp Colton!

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

#R1##CL#
Colton gets a clinch.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Kato stalling in the clinch but Colton improves position.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato wants to stall. #TD#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kato uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Colton pushes a forearm under Kato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet.
Kato stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kato trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton pushes a forearm under Kato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ripp Colton!

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Murray looks to land a right hand but Kato moved out of range.
Kato staying out of range there.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Kato moves away and avoids it.
Kato slips under a jab from Murray.
Kato tries to clinch up.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray lands a body shot.
Kato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato taking a breather.
Kato is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kato has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kato seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kato or not.
Kato looks winded!
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Murray.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray is working Kato over against the cage.
Murray works on Kato's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kato takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray works on Kato's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray digs a right hand into Kato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kato's gas tank.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Kato's ribcage. Kato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray pushes Kato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray. #T3#
A short left from Murray. #ROC#Kato is rocked!
Murray presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Kato's head.
Kato is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray pushes Kato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray dips a shoulder and cracks Kato with a mighty uppercut! Kato falls back against the cage and Murray unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kato is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murray screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Murray!

Event: HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Sebic misses.
Kato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasha Sebic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sebic has Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Sebic breaks the clinch.
Sebic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kato counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sebic. Those never looked like landing.
Sebic swinging wildly here.
Kato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sebic tries a low kick but Kato avoids it.
Kato slips a jab and a cross from Sebic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sebic in his tracks. #CL2#
Sebic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Kato lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sebic looks winded!
Kato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Kato.
Kato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
Kato lands a shot to the body.
Kato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato presses Sebic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato lands a body shot.
Kato lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Kato.
Kato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kato.
A short uppercut from Kato.
Kato presses Sebic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Kato.
Kato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kato.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kato.
Kato is working Sebic over against the cage.
A short right from Kato on the inside.
Kato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kato lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kato lands a body shot.
Kato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sebic.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sebic backwards.
Kato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sebic or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.
A short uppercut from Kato.
Kato scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Sebic manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Kato both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sebic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kato throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sebic crashing down! Sebic tries to stagger back to his feet but Kato just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sebic asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HFC 87: Queiroz vs Chai
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Burroughs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burroughs is nestled in close to Kato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burroughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burroughs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs winds up and cracks Kato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Burroughs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burroughs throwing shots but Kato is blocking nicely.
Burroughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs lands with a punch from half guard.
Burroughs 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.
Kato is breathing heavily.
Burroughs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burroughs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burroughs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Ground and pound from Burroughs. #ROC2#Kato is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burroughs connects with a nice short shot to Kato's temple.
Oh Kato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs winds up and cracks Kato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burroughs throwing shots but Kato is blocking nicely.
Burroughs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kato tries to get out of the position.
Burroughs is nestled in close to Kato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burroughs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burroughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burroughs lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burroughs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Burroughs lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kato! More strikes land and this one is all over! Burroughs jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travon Burroughs!

Event: HFC 84: Holly vs Ilmarinen
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Kato missing with a left hand there. Supreme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supreme defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
Kato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Kato misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Supreme counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Supreme looks to throw the jab but Kato is out of range.
Supreme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supreme. Supreme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supreme moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Supreme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Supreme swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kato to counter with a crisp jab.
Supreme misses with a lunging right hand
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supreme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Kato counters with a stiff right hand.
Supreme blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kato misses. #T1#
Kato slips a jab from Supreme.
Kato catches Supreme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Supreme fails to land with a series of punches.
Supreme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Supreme misses with a jab to the body
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supreme throws a sloppy body shot
and Kato counters with a nice body shot.
Kato throws a body punch but Supreme moves out of range.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Supreme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kato digs a good body shot into Supreme's ribs.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Supreme has knocked Kato down with a huge combo! Supreme steps away and waves a wobbly Kato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kato is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Kato is still on wobbly legs! Can Supreme finish him?
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supreme counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vermin Supreme!

Event: HFC 80: 2nd round
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown. Kato tries to sprawl out of it but Ngata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngata slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kato's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ngata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngata.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngata's coach down at Primal Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ngata's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata throws a low kick but Kato avoids it.
A big left from Kato misses. #CL2#
Kato tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ngata stalling against the cage. #T1#
Kato tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Kato lands with a left to the head.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato.
Kato working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Kato throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata darts in looking for a takedown but Kato gets double underhooks and turns Ngata into the cage.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Ngata tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata. #T2#
Ngata misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mawunyo Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ngata's head.#CUT#It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Ngata throws a series of punches but Kato avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata. #CL2#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Kato back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato lands with a light punch inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Kato misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kato uses from the top position.
Ngata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB2#
Ngata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kato defends it easily.
Kato trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Kato being controlled here momentarily.
Kato prevents Ngata from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kato pushing down on Ngata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngata is trying to stand.
Ngata keeping hold of Kato's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ngata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Ngata gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ngata dives in and grabs Kato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kato pushes down on Ngata's head and hops out.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kato.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ngata. Those never looked like landing.
Kato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Ngata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata.
Kato throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Ngata tries for a takedown but Kato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.#CL2#
Ngata clinches with his opponent.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Kato working aggressively here.
Ngata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Kato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Ngata's shoulder, as Ngata tries to avoid the shot.
Kato swings widly with a right hand
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngata, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ngata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Kato.
Ngata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kato tries to avoid it but Ngata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kato to the ground. Kato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kato misses.
Ngata keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Ngata throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato. #BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Kato in a clinch.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato prevents the takedown attempt.
Kato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kato.
Ngata wants to take the fight to the mat but Kato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Kato won't allow it.
Kato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ngata stalls.
Kato gets underhooks to prevent Ngata's takedown attempt.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata gets through Kato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ngata decides to pull guard.
Ngata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngata 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawunyo Kato dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ngata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kato cracks Ngata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata dives in for a single leg takedown but Kato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Kato as Ngata shoots in.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kato.
Ngata defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ngata rushes Kato and presses him up against the cage.
Kato misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kato or not.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kato.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Kato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kato managing to block the knees to the body from Ngata.
A left hand lands to the body for Kato. #BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata misses with a takedown
and Kato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kato stuffs the takedown.
Kato is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kato cracks Ngata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ngata fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Kato.
Ngata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngata presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Ngata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kato's waist but Kato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngata off to one side.
Kato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Ngata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kato's half guard.
Ngata not doing much here. #T4#
Haki Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mawunyo Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ngata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mawunyo Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kato, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawunyo Kato!

Event: HFC 76: Cruz vs Bashir
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Klegane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klegane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
Klegane throws the left hand but Kato avoids the punch easily.
Klegane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato lands a really nice looking cross but Klegane seems unphased.
Kato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klegane's head backwards.
Klegane throws a lazy right hand but Kato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kato.
Klegane throws a shot to the body.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch but Klegane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klegane lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Mawunyo Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kato lands with a good body shot.
Klegane misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Klegane has Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane misses with the head strike.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kato looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klegane creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kato with a big uppercut! Kato tries to clinch up but Klegane pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kato to the mat! Kato covers up and Klegane unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sandor Klegane!

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