Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 223
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muromets changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Birdwhistle throws a leg kick that misses.
Muromets tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Birdwhistle thows a leg kick but Muromets checks it #TD2#
and Muromets counters with a single leg into guard. Birdwhistle didn't expect that.
Muromets sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muromets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muromets is working Birdwhistle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birdwhistle has momentary wrist control but Muromets slips an elbow through the middle.
Muromets throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets postures up and lands a big shot to Birdwhistle's brow.
Birdwhistle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muromets connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Birdwhistle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Muromets should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birdwhistle has tightened it up now! Muromets should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lysander Birdwhistle!
After winning the bout, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 218
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Birdwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle tries for a takedown but Siuta circles away easily
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Siuta was well out of range.
Birdwhistle with a nice calf kick.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siuta looks to land a combination but Birdwhistle avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle throws a sloppy body shot
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
Birdwhistle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Siuta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Birdwhistle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Siuta swivels and escapes.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Siuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacek Siuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siuta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle misses with a leg kick
and Siuta counters with a left to the body.
Siuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Siuta misses its intended target.
Birdwhistle throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birdwhistle misses with a low kick as Siuta jumps back.
Siuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siuta as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Siuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Birdwhistle with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.
Birdwhistle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siuta pinned against the cage. Siuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Siuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Birdwhistle. Those never looked like landing.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Siuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch but Siuta moves out of range.
Birdwhistle with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Birdwhistle lands a head shot.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Birdwhistle.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Siuta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birdwhistle momentarily.
Birdwhistle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Birdwhistle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siuta in his tracks.
Siuta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Birdwhistle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siuta scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Birdwhistle misses.
Birdwhistle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Siuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the body
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Lysander Birdwhistle's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle closes the distance but Siuta moves to the side
and Siuta counters with a crisp right that sends Birdwhistle to the canvas! Siuta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Siuta!
An out of breath Jacek Siuta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lysander Birdwhistle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: ENIGMA 214
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for Birdwhistle.
Ribeiro jabs Birdwhistle right on the nose. Birdwhistle blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ribeiro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Birdwhistle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle's corner calls for a 1-2. Birdwhistle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Birdwhistle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro dips to his left and cracks Birdwhistle with an uppercut!
Birdwhistle slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Birdwhistle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle scores with a leg kick.
Birdwhistle walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.#T1#
Birdwhistle pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Reynaldo Ribeiro has been cut.
Birdwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birdwhistle lands an elbow just above Ribeiro 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Birdwhistle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ribeiro's brow.
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Birdwhistle keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Birdwhistle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribeiro avoids it.#T2#
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Ribeiro fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynaldo Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Reynaldo Ribeiro's cut even more.
Birdwhistle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribeiro backs up against the cage.
Ribeiro tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribeiro lunges at Birdwhistle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Birdwhistle's hand.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Birdwhistle seems unphased. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into range and clinches up with Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribeiro.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Birdwhistle.
Ribeiro is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Birdwhistle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribeiro avoids it.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Ribeiro wants to break free but Birdwhistle has control.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling the position.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Birdwhistle.
Ribeiro is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Birdwhistle won't allow it.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Birdwhistle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Lysander Birdwhistle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birdwhistle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Birdwhistle throws a shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Birdwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Reynaldo Ribeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lysander Birdwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle lands an overhand right.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birdwhistle pushes Ribeiro away with a front kick.#T1#
Birdwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Birdwhistle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Nice shot lands for Ribeiro.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Birdwhistle has knocked Ribeiro down with a huge combo! Birdwhistle steps away and waves a wobbly Ribeiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Birdwhistle finish him?
Birdwhistle cracks Ribeiro with a hook to the temple - Ribeiro is on wobbly legs here! Birdwhistle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ribeiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Birdwhistle wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lysander Birdwhistle!
After winning the bout, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 210
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sientatos has knocked Birdwhistle down with a huge combo! Sientatos steps away and waves a wobbly Birdwhistle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Sientatos looks to land a combination but Birdwhistle avoids it well.
It looked like Birdwhistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birdwhistle misses with a low kick as Sientatos jumps back.
Birdwhistle scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birdwhistle connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Sientatos has been cut.
Birdwhistle misses with a body kick.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and pushes Sientatos back into the cage.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sientatos backwards.
Sientatos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sientatos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Birdwhistle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sientatos under the eye.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Sientatos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birdwhistle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sientatos scores with a jab to the head.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Birdwhistle rushes Sientatos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sientatos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sientatos is trying to break free.
Sientatos wants to break free but Birdwhistle has control.
Sientatos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sientatos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sientatos takes a shot to the head.
Birdwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sientatos is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
Sientatos throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Sientatos tries to break free but Birdwhistle pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Birdwhistle has clasped his hands together around Sientatos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sientatos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birdwhistle with the ground and pound but Sientatos regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Sientatos won't allow Birdwhistle to pass to mount.
Sientatos is controlling Birdwhistle's trapped leg to prevent Birdwhistle from advancing to side control.
Sientatos is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but Sientatos defending well.
Sientatos is trying to control but Birdwhistle passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sientatos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sientatos has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Birdwhistle.#ES2#
Sientatos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Birdwhistle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sientatos.
We've been informed that Sientatos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sientatos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Birdwhistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sientatos throws an off balance right hand
and Birdwhistle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle misses with a leg kick
and Sientatos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sientatos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sientatos. #T4#
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sientatos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sientatos unleashes a big counter combination but Birdwhistle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sientatos misses with a left hand
and Sientatos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sientatos lands a jab to the nose.
Sientatos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Sientatos strikes.
Sientatos throws a body shot but no joy.
Sientatos moves out of range as Birdwhistle strikes.
Sientatos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birdwhistle looks to land a combination but Sientatos avoids it well.
Sientatos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
Sientatos looks to score with a jab to the body but Birdwhistle is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sientatos swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Birdwhistle counter with a right hand.
Birdwhistle slips under a jab.
Birdwhistle lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Sientatos will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Birdwhistle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Birdwhistle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sientatos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sientatos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Birdwhistle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Sientatos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Birdwhistle walks into a left hand.
Sientatos with a nice cross.#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Sientatos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birdwhistle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Sientatos tries to get set, Birdwhistle tries to push him back and clinch up but Sientatos manages to avoid the attempt.
Birdwhistle lands a slapping body shot.
Roberto Sientatos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sientatos's corner calls for a 1-2. Sientatos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sientatos misses with a straight left.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birdwhistle throws a big counter combination but Sientatos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sientatos to counter with a crisp jab.
Sientatos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sientatos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sientatos moves away from the strike by Birdwhistle.
Sientatos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birdwhistle manages to avoid it.
Sientatos works the jab nicely.
Sientatos lands a jab to the head.
Sientatos misses with an uppercut. Birdwhistle saw that one coming.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
Sientatos has had enough of the clinch but Birdwhistle keeps him there for the moment.
Birdwhistle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sientatos swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sientatos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sientatos is defending well for now.
Sientatos leaning against his opponent.
Sientatos throws a head punch that misses.
Sientatos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sientatos working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Birdwhistle. #BC2#
Sientatos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sientatos throws a hook but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Sientatos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Birdwhistle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle tries to close the distance and clinch but Sientatos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birdwhistle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Birdwhistle takes one to the side of the head.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birdwhistle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
Sientatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up but Sientatos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sientatos sizes up Birdwhistle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sientatos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Sientatos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Birdwhistle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Sientatos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birdwhistle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sientatos.
Sientatos tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sientatos.
Sientatos is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Sientatos blocks it.
A short uppercut from Sientatos.
Sientatos blocking some punches.
Sientatos blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle. #TD#
Birdwhistle wants the takedown. Sientatos is fighting it off but Birdwhistle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sientatos's guard against the cage.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sientatos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Sientatos is keeping the position.
Sientatos can't keep his opponent in guard - Birdwhistle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Birdwhistle misses with a head shot. Sientatos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sientatos is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head. It's preventing any offense from Birdwhistle, at least for the moment.
Lysander Birdwhistle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Birdwhistle is looking to advance position but Sientatos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Birdwhistle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Sientatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sientatos jabs at Birdwhistle's body.
Sientatos lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sientatos misses the target.
Birdwhistle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Birdwhistle connects with the punch.
Birdwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sientatos throws a nice looking combination but Birdwhistle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sientatos misses with a hook
and Birdwhistle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Birdwhistle clinches up against the cage.
Sientatos misses with the head strike.
Sientatos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sientatos lands a nice uppercut.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle presses Sientatos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Sientatos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sientatos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sientatos lands an uppercut.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lysander Birdwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Sientatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birdwhistle lands an uppercut.
Sientatos tries to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling the position.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sientatos pushes Birdwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Sientatos misses with the head strike.
A short right from Sientatos on the inside.
Sientatos is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling him.
Sientatos is looking to break free of the clinch but Birdwhistle has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sientatos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Birdwhistle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sientatos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdwhistle.
Sientatos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sientatos throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Sientatos slips a straight right by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sientatos lands a right hook to the body.
Sientatos lands a jab to the head.
Birdwhistle looks to land a combination but Sientatos avoids it well.
It seemed like Sientatos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sientatos moves out of range as Birdwhistle strikes.
Sientatos moves out of range as Birdwhistle strikes.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sientatos.
Sientatos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sientatos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sientatos misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Good exchange - Sientatos coming out on top.
Birdwhistle cracks Sientatos with an open hand slap.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws a body shot but no joy.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Birdwhistle steps in with a hook that catches Sientatos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Birdwhistle follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sientatos looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lysander Birdwhistle!
A very excited looking Lysander Birdwhistle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Summit Series - MMA Rd 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Robillard was well out of range.
Birdwhistle misses with a wild body shot.
Birdwhistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robillard lands a head shot.#CL#
Robillard moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Birdwhistle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Birdwhistle jumps guard and drags Robillard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robillard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle is pulling down on Robillard's head to control his posture.
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Robillard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robillard wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birdwhistle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robillard.
Robillard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Birdwhistle under the eye.
The fighters circling - Birdwhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Robillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A lazy left from Robillard finds it's target.
Robillard throws the left hand but Birdwhistle avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Robillard gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Robillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard lands a body shot.
Robillard lands a body shot.
Birdwhistle looks winded!
A short right from Robillard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard.
Robillard gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robillard lands a right hand. #T3#
Robillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Robillard tries a body shot but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Robillard cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle tries to pull guard but Robillard won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard.
Robillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Robillard digs a right hand underneath Birdwhistle's ribcage. Birdwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robillard misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robillard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Birdwhistle.#T4#
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robillard gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Birdwhistle is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robillard.
Birdwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Robillard finish him?
Robillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
Birdwhistle seems to have recovered his senses.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
A shot in the inside from Robillard.
A shot in the inside from Robillard.
Robillard works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Robillard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Robillard drives through and clinches with Birdwhistle against the cage.
Robillard lands a right hand.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Robillard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
A short left from Robillard.
Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike. #KD#
Robillard drops Birdwhistle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Birdwhistle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.
Robillard lands a big right hand that drops Birdwhistle! The killer instinct kicks in and Robillard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robillard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Robillard!
The defeated Lysander Birdwhistle had this to say: 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: Summit Series - MMA Rd 3
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Wang misses with an uppercut
and Birdwhistle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birdwhistle's sensitive parts.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang clobbers Birdwhistle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang digs a good body shot into Birdwhistle's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Birdwhistle misses.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Wang takes a swing at Birdwhistle's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wang's guard.#T1#
Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head. It's preventing any offense from Birdwhistle, at least for the moment.
Birdwhistle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge 👊 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Birdwhistle cracks Wang with a solid left hand.
Wang pulls Birdwhistle in close to prevent any damage.
Birdwhistle preventing the sweep.
Birdwhistle is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Birdwhistle is now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Birdwhistle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Birdwhistle postures up.
Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head. It's preventing any offense from Birdwhistle, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Birdwhistle throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang pulls Birdwhistle in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang works the jab nicely.
Birdwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Birdwhistle thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Birdwhistle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wang controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself.
Birdwhistle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Birdwhistle eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Wang is staying active underneath Birdwhistle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Birdwhistle passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wang lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut.
Birdwhistle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Birdwhistle avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Birdwhistle steps into range and cracks Wang with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wang flops backwards and Birdwhistle dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Wang is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is still in real trouble! Can Birdwhistle finish him?
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birdwhistle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birdwhistle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Birdwhistle is keeping the position.#ES#
Birdwhistle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Wang drops Birdwhistle with a beautiful combination! Birdwhistle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wang is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang takes a swing at Birdwhistle's ribcage but misses.
Wang lands the left hand.#KD2#
Wang lands a big head kick that sends Birdwhistle tumbling to the mat! Wang takes a step backwards and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!#CUT2#Lysander Birdwhistle's cut is getting worse.
Birdwhistle throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.#KD2#
Wang sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wang is motioning to the referee to let Birdwhistle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Birdwhistle there.
Wang wants to improve his position but Birdwhistle is controlling well.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birdwhistle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Birdwhistle has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Birdwhistle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Birdwhistle controlling the action here.
Wang trying to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdwhistle works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wang lands a leg kick that knocks Birdwhistle off balance momentarily.
Birdwhistle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Birdwhistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Wang lands a big right hand that sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat! Wang stays standing though and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet!#TD#
Birdwhistle feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Birdwhistle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birdwhistle lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Birdwhistle 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.
Birdwhistle postures up.
Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head to control his posture. #T1#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Birdwhistle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
Lysander Birdwhistle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Birdwhistle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birdwhistle.
Wang wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang wants to improve his position but Birdwhistle is controlling well.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birdwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birdwhistle.#TD#
Birdwhistle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hung Young Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hung Young Wang.
I've got Wang 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Young Wang!
Lysander Birdwhistle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: Summit Series - MMA Rd 2
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Chukwuma tries to bum rush Birdwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Birdwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birdwhistle misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Birdwhistle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hook but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Birdwhistle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chukwuma doesn't seem phased though.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Birdwhistle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birdwhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Birdwhistle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chukwuma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chukwuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle gets slowly back to his feet.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot that sends Birdwhistle's belly button to the back.#T1#
Chukwuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Chukwuma clobbers Birdwhistle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle takes one to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Birdwhistle punishes Chukwuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdwhistle connects with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot that snaps Birdwhistle's head back.
Chukwuma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Birdwhistle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma throws a hook but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma thuds a left hand into Birdwhistle's body.
Chukwuma loads up on a big right hand but Birdwhistle slips the punch.#T2#
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chukwuma.
No luck for Birdwhistle with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Chukwuma.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Birdwhistle misses.
Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Birdwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle walks into a straight right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Birdwhistle's hands.
Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Birdwhistle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birdwhistle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chukwuma sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Chukwuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birdwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birdwhistle moves away.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birdwhistles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chukwuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Chukwuma digs a good body shot into Birdwhistle's ribs.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwuma lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Chukwuma finds it's target.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Birdwhistle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle takes one on the button.#T4#
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Birdwhistle throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma throws out a counter right but Birdwhistle avoids it with no problem.
Birdwhistle slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a stiff right hand.
Chukwuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chukwuma is fending him off so far but Birdwhistle persists. Nope, Chukwuma circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Chukwuma coming out on top.
Birdwhistle misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chukwuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birdwhistle circles away quickly and effectively.
Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy right hand but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Birdwhistle misses with a few strikes there.
Chukwuma missing with a left hand there. Birdwhistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwuma misses with a combination
and Birdwhistle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Birdwhistle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Birdwhistle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Birdwhistle misses with the combination. #TD#
Birdwhistle gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.#T1#
Chukwuma is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birdwhistle prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chukwuma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the guard.
Chukwuma 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.
Birdwhistle pushes down on Chukwuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chukwuma manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Chukwuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
Chukwuma trying to control the position here.
Chukwuma wants to get back to his feet but Birdwhistle passes into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Birdwhistle wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position.
Chukwuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Birdwhistle from advancing to side control.
Birdwhistle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chukwuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lysander Birdwhistle dominated that second round.
That's time! Birdwhistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chukwuma walks into a jab.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle ducks right into an uppercut from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Birdwhistle on the side of the head.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birdwhistle just misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Birdwhistle with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Chukwuma misses its intended target.
It looks like Birdwhistle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Birdwhistle throws a looping overhand right but Chukwuma ducks down to avoid it.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Birdwhistle is just out of range.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Chukwuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Birdwhistle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chukwuma!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chukwumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand. #TD#
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chukwuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birdwhistle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birdwhistle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chukwuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
Chukwuma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chukwuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chukwuma fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birdwhistle.#T4#
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Birdwhistle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chukwuma!
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!
Birdwhistle advances to full mount.
Lysander Birdwhistle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chukwuma tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chukwuma reaches up to try and pull Birdwhistle in and control his posture, but Birdwhistle latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Chukwuma taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lysander Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Birdwhistle gets a takedown into half guard.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Birdwhistle has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birdwhistle prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle passes to side control.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Panda is trying to escape and Birdwhistle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Panda is forced to tap! Nice work there by Birdwhistle! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lysander Birdwhistle!
A victorious Lysander Birdwhistle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brittle fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Brittle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Brittle has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Birdwhistle. Those never looked like landing.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Brittle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Brittle was well out of range.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Brittle blocks it.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Brittle moves into range and clinches up with Birdwhistle.#T1##BC#
Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brittle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Birdwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brittle was well out of range. Poor timing from Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to counter by clinching up but Birdwhistle breaks away and moves out of range.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle punishes Brittle's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brittle is looking to clinch. #CL#
Brittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle scores with a nice right hand.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.#CL#
Brittle instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Brittle blocks it. #BC#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Birdwhistle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brittle's hands.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Brittle moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Brittle wants to clinch.
Birdwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.#CL#
Brittle has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Birdwhistle breaks from the clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brittle tries to clinch up
and Birdwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birdwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Brittle.#CL#
Brittle clinches with his opponent.
Brittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birdwhistle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Birdwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.
Birdwhistle cracks Brittle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brittle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Birdwhistle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brittle scrambles back to his feet.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Birdwhistle circles away and keeps his distance.
Birdwhistle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brittle is looking to counter the offense by Birdwhistle and move into the clinch.#CL#
Brittle forces Birdwhistle back against the ropes and clinches.#T4##BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Birdwhistle. #CL#
Brittle has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birdwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birdwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birdwhistle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lysander Birdwhistle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.
Brittle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Birdwhistle circles away. #CL#
Brittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Brittle blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Brittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle is trying to push Brittle away but Brittle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brittle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Birdwhistle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brittle blocks an elbow strike.#T1##BC2#
Birdwhistle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Jack Brittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Birdwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brittle gets a clinch.
Brittle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brittle avoiding damage as Birdwhistle throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brittle. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws an overhand right that lands on Brittle's shoulder, as Brittle tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Brittle tries to clinch up.#CL#
Brittle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birdwhistle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birdwhistle connects with a solid leg kick.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Birdwhistle is avoiding it.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Birdwhistle misses the target. #CL#
Brittle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Birdwhistle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Birdwhistle. #BC#
Brittle manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Brittle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3#
Birdwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brittle slips under a jab from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws out a counter right but Brittle avoids it with no problem.
Brittle blocks a head kick by Birdwhistle.
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle ducks under a wild hook from Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Birdwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Birdwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the side of Brittle's head but Brittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birdwhistle jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Brittle tries to clinch there but Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Birdwhistle circles away and keeps his distance.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. #CL#
Brittle moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Brittle. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Birdwhistle circles away and keeps his distance.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Birdwhistle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Birdwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birdwhistle throws the left hand but Brittle avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lysander Birdwhistle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A head kick misses from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.
Birdwhistle misses with a looping right.
Brittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birdwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Brittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birdwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brittle wants to clinch up but Birdwhistle keeps it at a distance.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook. Brittle ducked under it nicely.
Brittle blocks a head kick by Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
Brittle wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Brittle darts in and clinches Birdwhistle up against the ropes.#BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Birdwhistle throws a right hand that Brittle ducks under and follows up with a left that Brittle also avoids with ease.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Brittle backing away here, and Birdwhistle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Brittle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Birdwhistle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the side of Brittle's head but Brittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Brittle instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brittle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwhistle circles away. #T2##CL#
Brittle moves into the clinch successfully.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle looks to land a right hand but Brittle moved out of range.
Brittle is looking to counter the offense by Birdwhistle and move into the clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Brittle moved out of range nicely.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birdwhistle misses with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birdwhistle tries to bum rush Brittle with a series of wild strikes but Brittle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birdwhistle takes a swing at Brittle's ribcage but misses.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Birdwhistle is avoiding it.
Birdwhistle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brittle tries to clinch but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle misses with a straight left.
Brittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Birdwhistle circles away and keeps his distance.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Birdwhistle circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Birdwhistle manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Brittle forces Birdwhistle back against the ropes and clinches.
Brittle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Birdwhistle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Birdwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Brittle was well out of range.
Lysander Birdwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Birdwhistle misses.
Brittle is looking to counter the offense by Birdwhistle and move into the clinch.#CL#
Brittle has closed the distance and engaged Birdwhistle in a clinch.
Brittle taking a breather.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Brittle blocks it. #BC#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Brittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.#T4#
Brittle looks to clinch
and Brittle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Birdwhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Birdwhistle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Birdwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Birdwhistle there.
Birdwhistle takes a swing at Brittle's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brittle dodges the punch combination from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brittle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Birdwhistle circles away. #CL#
Brittle instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws the left hand but Brittle avoids the punch easily.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle throws out a counter right but Brittle avoids it with no problem.
Jack Brittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwhistle circles away.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lysander Birdwhistle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Birdwhistle 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lysander Birdwhistle!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lysander Birdwhistle!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lysander Birdwhistle!

Lysander Birdwhistle wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Lysander Birdwhistle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Birdwhistle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Siuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Birdwhistle. That snapped Siuta's head back. #CUT#It looks like Jacek Siuta has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Siuta scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Birdwhistle lands a front kick.
Birdwhistle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siuta at a distance.
Siuta slips under a jab from Birdwhistle.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Birdwhistle clinches up against the ropes.
Siuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Siuta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siuta.
A short left from Siuta.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Siuta is working Birdwhistle over against the ropes.
Siuta lands an uppercut.
Siuta tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow.
Siuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siuta cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.
Siuta cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow over the top.
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Siuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siuta lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siuta digs a right hand underneath Birdwhistle's ribcage. Birdwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Siuta.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
Siuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Siuta managing to block the knees to the body from Birdwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birdwhistle tries a knee to the head but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siuta pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
Still in the clinch, Siuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Birdwhistle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siuta.
Siuta presses Birdwhistle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siuta is leaning against Birdwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siuta digs a right hand underneath Birdwhistle's ribcage. Birdwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siuta gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body.
Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Siuta.
Still in the clinch, Siuta scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Siuta.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Siuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A short right from Siuta.
Siuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siuta pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Siuta presses Birdwhistle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birdwhistle or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Siuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Siuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Siuta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Birdwhistle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Siuta cracks Birdwhistle with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Birdwhistle get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Birdwhistle looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Siuta engages and cracks Birdwhistle with a massive lead left hook - Birdwhistle tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Siuta is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacek Siuta!
A relieved looking Jacek Siuta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lysander Birdwhistle spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Lima connects with a jab.
Lima scores with a decent looking hook.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Birdwhistle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Birdwhistle pushes Lima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Lima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle prevents Lima from breaking the clinch.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Lima stalling in the clinch but Birdwhistle improves position.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Birdwhistle has the dominant position.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Birdwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lima's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Birdwhistle throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws a good cross that connects.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Birdwhistle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch successfully.
Lima tries to break free but Birdwhistle pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but Birdwhistle won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle looking to throw knees to the head but Lima is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Lima tries to tie him up.
Birdwhistle scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lima jabs at Birdwhistle's body.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lima scores with a hook.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caique Lima will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lima cracks a nice hook into Birdwhistle's ribs.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birdwhistle scores with a nice right hand.
Caique Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle swings for the body but Lima moves out of range. #CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle tries to land knees in the clinch but Lima avoids the damage to the body.
Lima is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Birdwhistle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lima wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to break free but Birdwhistle has control.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lima breaks the clinch.
Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Birdwhistle coming out on top.
Birdwhistle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Birdwhistle misses
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Birdwhistle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birdwhistle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima moves out of range as Birdwhistle strikes.#T2#
Lima lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
Lima lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Lima misses.
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a right hand that misses
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima throws a hook but Birdwhistle blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Birdwhistle misses the target.
Lima blocks a jab.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caique Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima is trying to break free.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lima's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Lima.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lima counter with a right hand.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the body
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lima stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lima jabs Birdwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birdwhistle thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birdwhistle misses with an uppercut
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle with a nice calf kick.
Birdwhistle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Birdwhistle scrambles back to his feet.
Birdwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Lima connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birdwhistle in his tracks.
Birdwhistle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Birdwhistle throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Lima scores with a nice head shot.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima lands a head shot.
Lima lands a slapping body shot.
Birdwhistle walks into a jab.
Birdwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Birdwhistle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the body
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Birdwhistle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Birdwhistle throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caique Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lima 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Caique Lima!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Caique Lima!

Caique Lima wins by unanimous decision!
Lysander Birdwhistle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birdwhistle.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda slips a straight right by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Birdwhistle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Birdwhistle misses the target.
Birdwhistle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Birdwhistle's head.
Birdwhistle lands a nice hook to Matsuda's body. Matsuda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Birdwhistle scores with the left hand. Matsuda knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Birdwhistle throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birdwhistle in his tracks. #T1#
Birdwhistle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birdwhistle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a low kick but Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Matsuda jabs at Birdwhistle's body.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birdwhistle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuda lands a body shot.
Birdwhistle connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.
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!
Birdwhistle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Matsuda lands a nice shot that snaps Birdwhistle's head back.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birdwhistle.#KD2#
Birdwhistle ducks into a a hook from Matsuda and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birdwhistle manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A cross from Matsuda lands.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Birdwhistle ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Birdwhistle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Birdwhistle lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Birdwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda tries to bum rush Birdwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Birdwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birdwhistle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Matsuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
and Matsuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Birdwhistle. That snapped Matsuda's head back.
Matsuda slips a jab from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Birdwhistle jabs at Matsuda's body.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Matsuda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuda misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Matsuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birdwhistle or not.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Birdwhistle is trying to break the clinch but Matsuda is controlling him.#T1#
Matsuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuda.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
Matsuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuda won't allow it.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuda lands a left hand.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuda pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kenji Matsuda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuda scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Matsuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Good body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Matsuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Matsuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Matsuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuda.
Matsuda pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Matsuda - that landed with a thud.
Matsuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuda is leaning against Birdwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsuda stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Matsuda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuda scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuda connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Birdwhistle's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Birdwhistle - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenji Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Matsuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lysander Birdwhistle spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024

190 cm
19 yrs
210 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
216 lbs

Macho Man

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macho Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Birdwhistle instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macho Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macho Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Birdwhistle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle looking for a takedown.
Macho Man looking for a takedown.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lysander Birdwhistle.#T1#
Birdwhistle has Macho Man pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macho Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Birdwhistle has clasped his hands together around Macho Man's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macho Man (0) vs (4) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from moving into mount.
Macho Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Macho Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birdwhistle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macho Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macho Man trying to hold on to Birdwhistle's head to control him but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (0) vs (7) Birdwhistle
Macho Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macho Man tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Macho Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macho Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Macho Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macho Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macho Man keeping hold of Birdwhistle's head, controlling as best he can.
Birdwhistle moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (0) vs (10) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from moving into mount.
Birdwhistle works to advance to full mount. Macho Man defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (0) vs (12) Birdwhistle#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macho Man has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macho Man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macho Man (2) vs (12) Birdwhistle#T3#
Birdwhistle 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle is looking to sweep but instead, Macho Man has passed into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Birdwhistle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle 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.#SUB2#
Macho Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macho Man trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Birdwhistle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macho Man escapes and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (5) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle tries to improve position but can't.
Macho Man gets to mount! Birdwhistle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (7) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is trying to escape the mount. #T5#
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Macho Man has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (10) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle wants to escape the position.
Birdwhistle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macho Man in particular looking to stall.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep. Macho Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Macho Man is looking to advance position but Birdwhistle won't allow it.
Birdwhistle moves into full guard.
Macho Man preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macho Man escapes and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (13) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.
Birdwhistle is still trying to improve position.
Macho Man slows the pace down. #T7#
Birdwhistle looks to move to half guard but instead Macho Man has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (15) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macho Man controlling from mount.
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Macho Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macho Man stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (18) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to half guard.
Macho Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Birdwhistle!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (20) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from getting the reversal.
Macho Man content just to control the position here.
Macho Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birdwhistle is looking to escape. #T9#
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Macho Man postures up.
Macho Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Macho Man manages to capitalize on a mistake by Birdwhistle to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (23) vs (12) Birdwhistle#T10#
Macho Man biding his time, controlling Birdwhistle.
I really don't envy Birdwhistle right now.
Macho Man has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Birdwhistle's body.
Macho Man keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T11#
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Birdwhistle keeps trying to improve his position.
Birdwhistle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birdwhistle looks winded!#T12#
Macho Man just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macho Man has the hooks in. Birdwhistle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Macho Man biding his time, controlling Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free. #T13#
Birdwhistle staying busy and making it hard for Macho Man to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Macho Man controlling well, preventing Birdwhistle from escaping the position.
Birdwhistle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Macho Man.
Birdwhistle wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T14#
Macho Man trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Macho Man is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
A very excited looking Super Macho Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024

205 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
216 lbs

White

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Jone White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Birdwhistle is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Birdwhistle looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Birdwhistle drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle#SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birdwhistle defends well.
Birdwhistle trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White has his hands on Birdwhistle's head, controlling the position.
White trying to control the position.
Birdwhistle content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Birdwhistle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birdwhistle defends it easily.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Birdwhistle got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birdwhistle has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
White trying to control the position.
Birdwhistle slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Birdwhistle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.
Birdwhistle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birdwhistle trying to control but White is having none of it.
White wants to control but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle tries to control but White wriggling away. #T3#
Birdwhistle avoids the attempt from White to control.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Birdwhistle has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Birdwhistle avoids the attempt from White to control.
Birdwhistle looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Birdwhistle seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but White is holding on tight.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Birdwhistle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Birdwhistle tries to control but White wriggling away.
White is looking to improve his position but Birdwhistle isn't that keen on the idea.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birdwhistle tries to control but White wriggling away.
Birdwhistle avoids the attempt from White to control.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Birdwhistle wants to take White's back here but White is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle fails to take his opponent's back.
Birdwhistle looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle trying to control but White is having none of it.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6##SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White controlling the position well.
White is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#SUB#
White has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Birdwhistle escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Birdwhistle!
Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (8) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: White (0) vs (10) Birdwhistle#T7#
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birdwhistle content just to control the position here.
Birdwhistle trying to control but White is having none of it.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White wants to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.
White tries to control the position but Birdwhistle now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: White (0) vs (13) Birdwhistle#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
White wants to escape the position. #T8#
Birdwhistle is not going to allow White to sit and survive in this position.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
White preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Birdwhistle.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Birdwhistle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
White trying to control the hands but Birdwhistle won't let him. #T9#
White tries to roll but Birdwhistle sticks to his back. #SUB2#
White defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Birdwhistle's arms.
Birdwhistle not allowing White to control his hands. #SUB2#
White is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Birdwhistle is not going to allow White to sit and survive in this position.
White looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
White turns into Birdwhistle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (13) Birdwhistle#T10#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
White controlling from the top position.
White wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Birdwhistle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (15) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle being controlled here momentarily. #T11##SUB#
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Birdwhistle has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Birdwhistle manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: White (2) vs (18) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle working away.
White prevents Birdwhistle from improving position.
White is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
White can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White wants to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
A control attempt from White but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: White (2) vs (20) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White wants to control but Birdwhistle is having none of it.#T13#
White is trying to escape the mount.
White tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Birdwhistle tries to push White's head away but White is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a submission but White is keeping him at bay.
Birdwhistle looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.
White is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking for a guillotine from mount but White is having none of it. #T14#
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birdwhistle tries to control but White wriggling away. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
White tries to hold on but Birdwhistle postures up.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White wants to control but Birdwhistle is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle wins on points by 20 to 2.
A very excited looking Lysander Birdwhistle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

193 cm
18 yrs
200 lbs

Birdwhistle

Brittle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jack Brittle!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Brittle instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Birdwhistle is working for takedown but Brittle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birdwhistle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brittle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brittle tries to pull guard but Birdwhistle holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brittle drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Brittle successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Brittle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Birdwhistle drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Birdwhistle seems to have locked his on tight now - Brittle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Birdwhistle, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lysander Birdwhistle!
A victorious Lysander Birdwhistle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024

150 cm
18 yrs
220 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

Panda

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Summit Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Birdwhistle up against the ropes.
Panda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Birdwhistle fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Panda forces Birdwhistle back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Birdwhistle jumps guard.
Birdwhistle 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.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birdwhistle on the ground.
Panda trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
Birdwhistle pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to cinch up a triangle. Panda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Birdwhistle's body to avoid the submission. Birdwhistle has instead reached around Panda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Birdwhistle arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lysander Birdwhistle!
After winning the bout, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
18 yrs
200 lbs

Birdwhistle

Blood

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Blood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Birdwhistle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blood to the mat. Blood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Blood
Birdwhistle passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Birdwhistle is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Blood is defending against the submission attempts here by Birdwhistle.
Blood trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood prevents Birdwhistle from taking his back.
Birdwhistle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Blood tries to improve his position but Birdwhistle has taken his back! Birdwhistle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blood tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Birdwhistle pushes Blood away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lysander Birdwhistle!
A relieved looking Lysander Birdwhistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024

185 cm
18 yrs
210 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

Nunez

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rogelio Nunez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nunez has Birdwhistle up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Birdwhistle tightens his grip and picks Nunez up, before dumping him to the ground. Nunez manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nunez (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Nunez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nunez tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Nunez is working from the bottom.
Birdwhistle is pushing down on Nunez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nunez is fighting to maintain full guard but Birdwhistle has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Birdwhistle content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Nunez is in trouble now - Birdwhistle has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Nunez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Birdwhistle! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lysander Birdwhistle!
An out of breath Lysander Birdwhistle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024

188 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

Robillard

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Michel Robillard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Birdwhistle misses with a takedown attempt - Robillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robillard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Robillard rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Birdwhistle has Robillard pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Birdwhistle pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Robillard tumbling to the mat - Birdwhistle dives into Robillard's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robillard (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle postures up.
Robillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birdwhistle on the ground.
Robillard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robillard trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
Robillard is in trouble now - Birdwhistle has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robillard (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Robillard is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Robillard (0) vs (8) Birdwhistle#T1##SUB2#
Birdwhistle has got one arm under Robillard's chin. This could be trouble... Robillard trying to control the other hand but Birdwhistle gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Robillard has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lysander Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024

194 cm
18 yrs
210 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
216 lbs

Wang

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hung Young Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Birdwhistle clinches up against the ropes.
Wang tries for a takedown but Birdwhistle manages to get underhooks.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wang wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Young Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang wants a takedown.
Wang jumps guard but Birdwhistle stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Birdwhistle wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Wang pulls guard successfully.
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Birdwhistle
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #T1##SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birdwhistle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Birdwhistle#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birdwhistle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Birdwhistle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Birdwhistle told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #SUB#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wang is sitting in close to Birdwhistle's body. Birdwhistle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Birdwhistle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lysander Birdwhistle!
Lysander Birdwhistle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1#
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods scores with a nice body kick.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Birdwhistle missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Birdwhistle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woods.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Birdwhistle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brodie Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Woods gets caught napping as Birdwhistle dives in and scores a takedown. Woods manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birdwhistle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birdwhistle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Birdwhistle is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SU#
Birdwhistle stands up and waves to Woods to follow him.
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.
Birdwhistle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
A leg kick checked by Woods.
Woods delivers a nice body kick.
Birdwhistle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Birdwhistle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Birdwhistle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birdwhistle throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woods.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Birdwhistle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods misses with the body kick
and Birdwhistle counters with a straight right hand.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Birdwhistle's side.
Birdwhistle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woods.
Birdwhistle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the body kick from Woods.
Birdwhistle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Woods looks to land a body kick but Birdwhistle moved away.
Birdwhistle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woods is looking to slow Birdwhistle down with leg kicks. #T3#
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Woods.
Birdwhistle checks a leg kick.
Woods thows a body kick. Birdwhistle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods blocks a low kick nicely.
Birdwhistle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Woods throws a push kick but Birdwhistle slaps the foot to one side.
Birdwhistle moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Brodie Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Birdwhistle is out of range.
Woods with a nice calf kick.
Woods scores with a leg kick.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Woods.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Woods with the inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Woods.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Birdwhistle rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods misses with some punches.
Woods tries to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling the position.
Woods wants to break free but Birdwhistle has control.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birdwhistle is trying to pull guard but Woods turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Woods dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Birdwhistle avoids it.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woods.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Woods wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Woods's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Birdwhistle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods leaves Birdwhistle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods feints and then cracks Birdwhistle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Birdwhistle down.
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Woods slams his shin into Birdwhistle's torso.#T1##TD#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Birdwhistle lands in his opponent's guard.
Woods has momentary wrist control but Birdwhistle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Woods wants to reverse the position here. Birdwhistle has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Woods is forced to tap! Woods looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lysander Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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