Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 18
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Gomes lands with an uppercut that bounces Budiman off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Gomes.
Gomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budiman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Budiman is rocked!
Budiman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomes counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Budiman goes down! Will Budiman beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonny Gomes!
The defeated David Budiman had this to say: 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Budiman moves into the clinch successfully.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Baumgartner avoiding damage as Budiman throws knees to the body.
Budiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baumgartner.
Baumgartner cracks Budiman with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baumgartner controlling the action here for a moment.
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
Baumgartner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budiman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budiman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Baumgartner avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Baumgartner manages to break the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch but Budiman is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Budiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.
Budiman connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Baumgartner has eaten all the pies!
Baumgartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budiman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Budiman has closed the distance and engaged Baumgartner in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Budiman.
Budiman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Budiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budiman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman tries to throw a body punch but Baumgartner avoids it by throwing Budiman back against the cage. #T2#
Budiman pushes Baumgartner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budiman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Budiman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner tries to clinch up but Budiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Budiman tries to clinch up.
Budiman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baumgartner throws a low kick but Budiman avoids it.
Baumgartner looks for the body kick but Budiman saw that one coming.
Baumgartner misses with a low kick.
Baumgartner wants to clinch
and Budiman counters with a series of strikes. Baumgartner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Budiman checks a low kick from Baumgartner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Budiman clinches with his opponent.
Budiman throws an elbow that misses.
Budiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baumgartner missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Budiman dominated that round.
That's time! Budiman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner is having none of it. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Baumgartner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baumgartner blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner moves out of range.
Baumgartner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Budiman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Budiman is looking to clinch but Baumgartner is avoiding it.
Baumgartner throws a big counter head kick but Budiman avoids it with no problem.
Baumgartner throws a leg kick
and Budiman counters with a two punch combo.
David Budiman is winning the standup battle so far.
Budiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budiman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budiman. Baumgartner shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Baumgartner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Budiman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a body punch. #BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
Budiman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budiman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baumgartner throws the kick towards the body but Budiman avoids it.
Budiman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baumgartner just manages to avoid it.
Budiman moves in looking to clinch but Baumgartner pushes him off.#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baumgartner is defending well for now.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budiman scores with a nice body kick.
Baumgartner moves out of range of the body kick from Budiman. #CL2#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Budiman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
David Budiman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Budiman taking a breather.
Budiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Budiman avoiding damage as Baumgartner throws knees to the body.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Baumgartner wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Budiman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Budiman scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Baumgartner has closed the distance and engaged Budiman in a clinch.
We've been informed that Baumgartner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Budiman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Budiman obliges.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC2#
Baumgartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Budiman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budiman.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman landing knees to the head. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumgartner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budiman keeps the fight on the outside.
Baumgartner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Budiman.
Baumgartner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budiman. #T1#
Budiman is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baumgartner throws a head kick but Budiman moves out of range.
Baumgartner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Budiman counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Budiman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baumgartner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baumgartner wants to clinch up but Budiman keeps it at a distance.
Baumgartner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Budiman. #BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner has Budiman up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Budiman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baumgartner's elbow. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman slips a jab and a cross from Baumgartner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budiman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baumgartner throws a sloppy head kick and Budiman moves out of range easily.
Budiman is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Baumgartner.
Budiman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Budiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budiman lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baumgartner.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baumgartner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budiman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budiman counters with a one-two to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Budiman!
After the big win, David Budiman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors High Quality Beef 🐄 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Perkasa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perkasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perkasa lands with a nice combination. Budiman backs away looking to recover.
Perkasa wants to clinch.
Budiman throws a hook but Perkasa avoids it easily.
Perkasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkasa throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Perkasa does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Perkasa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budiman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budiman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Perkasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Budiman back to the ropes. Perkasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Budiman wants to land a leg kick but Perkasa is out of range.
Perkasa throws a series of strikes that have Budiman backpedaling.
Perkasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkasa misses with a wild combination.
Perkasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budiman is looking to counter the offense by Perkasa and move into the clinch.
Perkasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkasa throws a head kick that misses.
Perkasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Perkasa tries to get set, Budiman tries to push him back and clinch up but Perkasa manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Budiman finds it's way through Perkasa's defenses. #T2#
Perkasa lands a slapping body shot.
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!#CL2#
Perkasa gets a clinch.
Budiman tries to land a knee to the head but Perkasa blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Perkasa breaks from the clinch.
Budiman swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkasa.
Perkasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budiman.
Perkasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budiman counters with a straight right hand.
Perkasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Budiman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkasa throws a one two combo. #CL#
Budiman has closed the distance and engaged Perkasa in a clinch.
Budiman scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Perkasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Perkasa moves out of range as Budiman strikes.
Perkasa throws a head kick that misses.
Budiman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budiman throws a quick counter head kick but Perkasa was just out of range.
Andy Perkasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budiman is looking to counter punch.
Perkasa throws a right hand that Budiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Budiman also avoids with ease.
Perkasa is looking to clinch.
Perkasa throws a right hand that Budiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Budiman also avoids with ease.
Budiman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkasa.
Budiman throws a big counter combination but Perkasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andy Perkasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budiman is looking to counter punch.
Budiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Perkasa throws a series of punches but Budiman moves out of range.
Perkasa falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Budiman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman stalling the fight. #BC2#
Perkasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budiman throws a counter high kick but Perkasa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Perkasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Perkasa.
Budiman scores with a hook.#ROC#Perkasa is rocked!
Perkasa closes the distance but Budiman moves to the side
and Budiman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Budiman!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Budiman thanked High Quality Beef 🐄 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hopper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budiman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Budiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Budiman tries to keep at a distance but Hopper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman tries to land a knee to the head but Hopper blocks with his arms.
Hopper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Budiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopper is defending well for now.
Budiman is trying to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling him.
Hopper keeps control of Budiman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Hopper pushes Budiman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Budiman 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.
Hopper managing to block the knees to the body from Budiman.
Hopper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budiman working aggressively here.
Hopper managing to block the knees to the body from Budiman. #T1#
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budiman tries to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling the position.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopper avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hopper.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper scores with a shot to the side of Budiman's head.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
Hopper fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hopper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budiman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Budiman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopper.
Budiman looking to slow down the pace here.
Budiman tries to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling the position.
Hopper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hopper lands a right hand.
Budiman looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimans head.
Hopper lands a left hand.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopper.
Hopper lands with a left to the head.
Hopper pushes Budiman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimans head.
Hopper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Budiman is rocked!
Hopper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopper lands a right hand.
Budiman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
Hopper pushes Budiman 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.
Still in the clinch, Hopper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopper creates a bit of distance and cracks Budiman with a big uppercut! Budiman goes down! The referee pushes Hopper away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Budiman make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hopper takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aidan Hopper!
David Budiman was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Joyce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budiman moves out of range as Joyce throws a body kick.
Joyce throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Budiman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Budiman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joyce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budiman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joyce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budiman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budiman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyce keeping full guard, as Budiman tries to pass.
Budiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Budiman drops back looking for a leg! Joyce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joyce manages to kick Budiman off! Budiman jumps back into Joyce's guard.
Joyce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Budiman postures up and lands a big shot to Joyce's brow.
Budiman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Budiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joyce has hold of Budiman's hands but Budiman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Budiman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Budiman is looking for a kimura but Joyce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Budiman to get the leverage. #T2#
Budiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Budiman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joyce is refusing to be controlled, as Budiman sits in half guard.
Joyce has a hand on Budiman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Budiman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Budiman looking to secure an arm triangle but Joyce defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budiman controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Budiman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joyce is looking to escape.
Budiman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Budiman tries to control but Joyce wriggling away. #SUB#
Budiman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joyce is surviving well by controlling Budiman's body position as best he can.
Budiman breaks from Joyce's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Joyce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB#
Budiman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joyce manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Budiman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Budiman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joyce is trying to control Budiman's posture but Budiman avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Budiman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Joyce connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joyce!
Joyce tries to clinch
and Budiman counters with a head kick.
Joyce tries to clinch but Budiman moves out of range.
Joyce lands with a nice body punch.
Joyce throws out a powerful jab.
Budiman shoots in but no luck this time.
Joyce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budiman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyce can do to turn this around?
Joyce fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Budiman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Joyce is predictable there #TD#
and Budiman counters with a shoot takedown. Joyce fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Budiman wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving. #T1#
Budiman stops Joyce from standing up.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck.
Joyce is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Budiman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Budiman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Budiman stands and throws Joyce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joyce sneaks back into half guard.
Budiman moves into full mount! Joyce won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB#
Budiman throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Joyce has his hands clasped together but Budiman breaks the hold and Joyce is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Budiman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Budiman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Budiman made sure he mentioned High Quality Beef 🐄, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Budiman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Budiman is now in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Budiman drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Budiman off! Budiman jumps back into Mitchell's guard.
Budiman trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Budiman stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Budiman tries to pass.
Budiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Budiman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mitchell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mitchell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mitchell! #REVR#
Budiman is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mitchell working away.
Budiman sneaks back into half guard.
Budiman is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budiman avoid being mounted?
Budiman looks winded!
Budiman gets full guard.#SUB2#
Budiman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budiman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mitchell is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mitchell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Budiman is trying to stand up here but Mitchell is controlling him well.
Mitchell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budiman's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Budiman's head back.
Uriel Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budiman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Budiman fails with a takedown attempt.
Uriel Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Budiman.
Budiman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Budiman manages to avoid it.
Budiman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budiman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Mitchell catches Budiman right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell clobbers Budiman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the body.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budiman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Budiman knows he should have avoided that one.
Budiman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mitchell thuds his right hand into Budiman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budiman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mitchell scores with a nice strike.
Budiman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budiman goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Budiman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budiman on the side of the head.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchell lands a jab to Budiman's midsection.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budiman can do to turn this around?
Mitchell punishes Budiman's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budiman takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Budiman's head back.
Budiman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away. #TD2#
Budiman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Budiman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Budiman is breathing heavily.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Budiman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Budiman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mitchell is just riding it out for now. Budiman eventually gives up the hold.
David Budiman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Budiman stalling away here and it's allowed Mitchell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Budiman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Budiman throwing strikes but missing.
Budiman wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Budiman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Budiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Budiman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Budiman trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budiman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budiman's head.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Budiman walks into a left hand.
Uriel Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mitchell finds it's way through Budiman's defenses.
Mitchell cracks Budiman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Budiman.
Good shot there by Mitchell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budiman's head.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budiman on the side of the head.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
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!
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budiman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mitchell, as that shot connected.
Mitchell cracks Budiman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.#T4#
Mitchell lands a jab to Budiman's midsection.
Mitchell connects with a body shot that sends Budiman's belly button to the back.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Budiman tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Budiman walks into a jab.#TD2#
Budiman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell is not content to let Budiman control the position.
Budiman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Squirrel Sports 🐿️. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Budiman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Mitchell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Budiman wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Budiman is defended easily by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Budiman's head.
Budiman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitchell finds it's way round the side to connect with Budiman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budiman doesn't seem phased though.
Mitchell throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budiman misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Budiman. Budiman maintains the clinch.
Budiman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Budiman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a left hand.
Budiman throws an elbow that misses.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Budiman's head.
Budiman wants to stall.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell is working Budiman over against the cage.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell is working Budiman over against the cage.#BC#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budiman doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Mitchell.
Budiman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mitchell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Mitchell cracks Budiman with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Mitchell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Budiman's body.
Budiman walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Budiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budiman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Budiman throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell leaves Budiman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budiman on the side of the head.
Mitchell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a body shot that sends Budiman's belly button to the back.
Mitchell cracks Budiman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Budiman's head.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Budiman knows he should have avoided that one.
Budiman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budiman's head.
Budiman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell jabs at Budiman's body.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budiman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mitchell thuds his right hand into Budiman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Budiman's head back.
Budiman moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mitchell clobbers Budiman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Budiman. Budiman gets slowly back to his feet.
Uriel Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Budiman.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Mitchell.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Budiman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into Budiman's ribs.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David Budiman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budiman momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Mitchell!
David Budiman spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: NextGen 4
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1#
Kallstrom lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Budiman drives through and clinches with Kallstrom against the cage.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Budiman tries to pull guard but Kallstrom won't allow it.
Budiman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Budiman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Budiman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Budiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budiman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kallstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kallstrom is trying to break free.
Budiman pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallstrom walks away with a smile on his face. Budiman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Budiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kallstrom tries to keep at a distance but Budiman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budiman throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kallstrom tries to break free but Budiman pushes him back against the cage.
Kallstrom is trying to push Budiman away but Budiman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kallstrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Budiman.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kallstrom avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Kallstrom pulls guard. #SUB2#
Budiman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallstrom is keeping the position for now.
Budiman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kallstrom's guard.
Kallstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Budiman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Budiman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kallstrom is looking for a sweep. Budiman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Budiman is pressing down on Kallstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kallstrom is holding on for now.
Kallstrom is looking for a sweep. Budiman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Budiman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kallstrom pushes Budiman off looking to stand but Budiman dives back in and keeps control.
Budiman lands strikes from half guard.
Budiman trying to mount his opponent but Kallstrom defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kallstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kallstrom is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Budiman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kallstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kallstrom is looking to escape.
Kallstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budiman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Budiman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Budiman is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Budiman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Budiman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kallstrom wants to control but Budiman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Budiman drives through and clinches with Kallstrom against the cage.
Kallstrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kallstrom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Budiman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Budiman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Budiman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Budiman covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Budiman trying to control the hands but Kallstrom won't let him.
Kallstrom has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Kallstrom looking for the choke from the back.
Can Budiman hold on?! Kallstrom is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Budiman right now. #SUB2#
Kallstrom has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Budiman has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallstrom keeps control of the position easily here as Budiman tries to buck him off.
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 David Budiman will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Kallstrom clinches.
Kallstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Budiman leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Kallstrom drags the fight down to the ground.
Kallstrom is looking to stand up but Budiman isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kallstrom is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kallstrom postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kallstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Budiman is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kallstrom won't allow Budiman to sweep him here.
Kallstrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kallstrom is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Budiman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Budiman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Budiman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kallstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim Kallstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kallstrom throwing strikes but missing.
Kallstrom lands a couple of elbows.
Kallstrom stays in close to Budiman's body and controls the position.
Budiman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Budiman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Budiman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Kallstrom gets the takedown into side control.
Kallstrom advances to full mount.
Kallstrom controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Budiman is looking to improve his position but Kallstrom isn't that keen on the idea.
Kallstrom blocks Budiman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kallstrom wants to get back to his feet but Budiman is holding on tight.
Kallstrom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kallstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kallstrom landing shots from mount.
Kallstrom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kallstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Budiman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kallstrom content just to control the position here.
Budiman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Budiman trying to control from the bottom.
Kallstrom tries to stand and escape but Budiman is controlling the position.
Kallstrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kallstrom with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallstrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budiman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kallstrom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Budiman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kallstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kallstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kallstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kallstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kallstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kallstrom drops back looking for a leg! Budiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Budiman manages to kick Kallstrom off! Kallstrom jumps back into Budiman's guard.
Budiman working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman wants to sweep here but Kallstrom controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Budiman wants to control the position but Kallstrom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kallstrom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kallstrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kallstrom is thwarting Budiman's attempts to control the position.
Kallstrom trying to mount his opponent but Budiman defends it.
Kallstrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Budiman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kallstrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kallstrom's back!#T2#
Kallstrom trying to control the position but Budiman manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Budiman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kallstrom is defending well though. Budiman let's go of the attempt for now.
Budiman controlling well, preventing Kallstrom from escaping the position.
Kallstrom is keeping busy.
Kallstrom turns into Budiman and is now in his guard.
Kallstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budiman's head.#SUB2#
Kallstrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kallstrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kallstrom stays in close to Budiman's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Budiman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kallstrom has picked Budiman up and slammed him! Budiman can't keep hold of the triangle and Kallstrom manages to pass to side control!
Budiman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kallstrom landing strikes.
Budiman is being controlled here.
Budiman struggling a bit here.
Kallstrom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Budiman prevents Kallstrom from improving position.
Budiman being controlled for a moment. #T4##SU2#
Kallstrom has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kallstrom clinches.
Budiman misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Kallstrom. #TD2#
Kallstrom jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallstrom keeping full guard, as Budiman tries to pass.
Kallstrom wants to sweep here but Budiman controlling him for the moment.
Kallstrom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kallstrom!
David Budiman spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
Oswin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oswin has a takedown stuffed.
Oswin misses with a low kick.
As Oswin looks to move away, Budiman throws a big counter combo but Oswin just gets out of the way.
Oswin throws a series of punches but Budiman moves out of range. #CL#
Budiman clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budiman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Budiman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Oswin fails to land.
Oswin is looking for a takedown.
Budiman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Budiman lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Budiman effectively controlling the action here.
Budiman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joel Oswin has been cut.#T1#
Budiman lands with a light punch inside.
Budiman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oswin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oswin looks winded!
Budiman leaning against his opponent.
Oswin takes a shot to the head.
Budiman is stalling here.
Budiman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Budiman.#CL#
Budiman instigates a clinch.
Oswin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budiman.
Budiman lands with a short shot to the head.
Budiman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Budiman is pushing Oswin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oswin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
David Budiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Oswin.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Budiman.
Oswin has Budiman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budiman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oswin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Budiman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Budiman lands with a light punch inside.
Budiman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oswin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budiman is struggling to control the position.
Budiman is stalling here.
Budiman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Budiman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Budiman stalling.
Budiman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Budiman.
Oswin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Budiman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Budiman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Budiman drives through and clinches with Oswin against the cage.
Budiman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Budiman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Budiman landing knees to the head.
Oswin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budiman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budiman avoiding damage.
A short right from Budiman. #BC#
Budiman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswin tries to score with a low kick but Budiman moves his leg out of the way.
Budiman appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Budiman moves into the clinch successfully.
Budiman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Budiman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oswin up against the cage.
Budiman gets underhooks to prevent Oswin's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Budiman.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Oswin backwards. #T4#
Oswin is looking to break free of the clinch but Budiman has double underhooks.
Budiman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Budiman.
Budiman lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Budiman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oswin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oswin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budiman is keeping busy.
Oswin being controlled against the cage.
Budiman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oswin.
Budiman lands a knee to the head.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Oswin backwards.
Oswin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Budiman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oswin wants to break free but Budiman has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Budiman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Oswin'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#
Oswin slips a jab and a cross from Budiman. #CL#
Budiman takes the fight into the clinch.
Budiman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budiman just leaning against Oswin, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oswin goes for a takedown attempt but Budiman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oswin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Budiman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oswin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Budiman defends well and Oswin ends up having to push Budiman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Budiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Oswin.
Oswin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Budiman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oswin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budiman circles away.
Oswin is breathing heavily.#CL#
Budiman moves into the clinch.#T1#
Oswin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budiman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Budiman taking a breather.
Budiman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Budiman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Budiman scores a nice knee to the body.
Oswin is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budiman. #ROC#Oswin is rocked!
Oswin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oswin is still on wobbly legs! Can Budiman finish him?
Budiman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oswin's face.
Budiman lands a big knee to the head and Oswin goes down! Budiman pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Budiman!
A very excited looking David Budiman 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Budiman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Budiman is working to tighten his grip on Jenkins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jenkins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Budiman is really squeezing tight and eventually Jenkins passes out! Budiman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Budiman!
An out of breath David Budiman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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