Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Soni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Hunt counters with a nice right hand that sends Soni toppling to the canvas! Soni scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunt finish him?!#ROC#Soni is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hunt! Soni is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hunt!

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 26
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Sundwarrama scores with a one two! Soni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.#CL#
Sundwarrama rushes Soni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sundwarrama misses with a knee to the head.
Sundwarrama stalling the fight. #BC#
Sundwarrama manages to break the clinch.
Soni fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundwarrama connects with a crisp jab.
Sundwarrama misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sundwarrama has knocked Soni down with a huge combo! Sundwarrama steps away and waves a wobbly Soni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Soni is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soni shoots in but no luck this time.
Soni wants to clinch.
Sundwarrama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundwarrama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soni only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Soni gets caught flat footed, as Sundwarrama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sundwarrama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Sundwarrama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soni wants to stand up but Sundwarrama is controlling him.
Sundwarrama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sundwarrama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soni has a closed guard, preventing Sundwarrama from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sundwarrama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Sundwarrama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soni quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sundwarrama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Soni is trying to control but Sundwarrama manages to pass to mount!
Sundwarrama lands a big elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Sundwarrama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Sundwarrama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sundwarrama controlling from the full mount.
Sundwarrama breaks from Soni's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sundwarrama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soni is trying desperately to improve position.
Sundwarrama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Sundwarrama throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sundwarrama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aawut Sundwarrama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
That's time! Sundwarrama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sundwarrama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soni looks for the body kick but Sundwarrama saw that one coming.
Sundwarrama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Soni as Sundwarrama shoots in.#TD#
Soni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sundwarrama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soni being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soni controls Sundwarrama momentarily but Sundwarrama frees himself.
Sundwarrama sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soni slips a jab and a cross from Sundwarrama. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Soni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soni tries to break free but Sundwarrama pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sundwarrama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sundwarrama has closed the distance and engaged Soni in a clinch.
Soni missing with knees to the body.
Soni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Sundwarrama.
Soni is breathing heavily.
Sundwarrama lands a body shot. #TD#
Sundwarrama pulls guard.
Sundwarrama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soni won't allow Sundwarrama to sweep him here.
Aawut Sundwarrama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soni is fighting to break Sundwarrama's control of his arms but Sundwarrama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sundwarrama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sundwarrama tries to get out of the position.
Sundwarrama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Soni preventing the sweep.
Sundwarrama pulls Soni in close to prevent any damage.
Sundwarrama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Soni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sundwarrama controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sundwarrama pushing down on Soni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sundwarrama controlling the pace.
Sundwarrama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundwarrama wants to free his trapped foot but Soni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aawut Sundwarrama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sundwarrama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sundwarrama remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sundwarrama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Soni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sundwarrama controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanishk Soni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Sundwarrama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sundwarrama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sundwarrama defends well and Soni ends up having to push Sundwarrama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sundwarrama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sundwarrama lands with a slapping head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sundwarrama!
Soni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Sundwarrama lands a big head kick that sends Soni tumbling to the mat! Sundwarrama takes a step backwards and waves Soni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soni is still on wobbly legs! Can Sundwarrama finish him?#CUT#
Tanishk Soni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aawut Sundwarrama!
Aawut Sundwarrama gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 21
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Soni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soni has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gonzalez is trying to reverse the position but instead Soni has taken his back - oops!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonzalez showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Soni.#SUB#
Soni working for the choke.
Gonzalez tries to break free. #T2#
Gonzalez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Soni controls the position.
Soni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Soni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soni is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez looks winded!#SUB#
Gonzalez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soni gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Soni feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Soni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez is looking to stand back up but Soni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gonzalez. #REVB#
Soni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Soni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez! #T1#
Soni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Soni is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gonzalez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gonzalez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soni anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gonzalez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soni slips an arm under Gonzalez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soni has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soni is squeezing on Gonzalez like an anaconda would it's prey. Gonzalez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanishk Soni!
A relieved looking Tanishk Soni 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: MMMA 31: Booney Vs Stenson
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Shore throws a series of punches but Soni avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Shore lands a left and a right that send Soni crashing to the mat, dazed. Shore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Soni is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Shore changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Soni senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Shore is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Delvin Shore!
Our winner, Delvin Shore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Soni shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soni fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Soni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soni lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Soni passes Gonzalez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Soni wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Soni trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Soni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soni trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soni.
Soni throws a one two combo.
Soni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Soni avoids them all with ease.
Soni dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Soni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD2#
Soni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Soni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!#SUB2#
Soni with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Soni maintains control.#SU2#
Soni stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Soni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to escape back to his feet but Soni uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
Soni taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni 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#
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soni lands a front kick.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Soni to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Soni with that takedown attempt.
Soni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzalez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Soni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soni lands in his opponent's guard.
Soni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Soni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soni is continuing to stall.#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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The adventures of Soni the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gonzalez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soni lands a front kick.#TD2#
Soni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
Soni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soni works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Soni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Soni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Soni on the inside. #TD2#
Soni pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Soni pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Soni keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Soni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Soni pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soni works his way into full mount! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soni content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Soni is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gonzalez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jesus Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soni takes Gonzalez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gonzalez is in trouble.
Gonzalez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Soni looking to break Gonzalez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzalez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishk Soni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Soni clinches with his opponent.
Rivfader goes for a takedown attempt but Soni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivfader stuffs the takedown.
Rivfader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soni.
Rivfader throws a series of punches but Soni avoids them all with ease.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni throws a leg kick #TD#
so Rivfader counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soni is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivfader dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Rivfader looks up at the clock and then as Soni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivfader smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SU#
Rivfader decides to stand up, so the ref orders Soni to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Soni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy body kick from Soni #TD#
and Rivfader counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soni tries to roll over but Rivfader keeps him under control.#T1#
Soni trying to control but Rivfader postures up. #SUB#
Rivfader is looking for a kimura here.
Rivfader takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivfader wants to pass the guard but Soni is defending well. #SUB2#
Soni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivfader is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivfader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivfader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soni's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rivfader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Rivfader seems content to control.#T3#
Rivfader is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soni!
Soni taking shots to the head.
Rivfader working Soni over with strikes here. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Rivfader content just to control the position here.
Rivfader seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soni for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Rivfader working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivfader controlling from the full mount.
Rivfader avoids the attempt from Soni to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eirik Rivfader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rivfader throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Rivfader drives through with a takedown into Soni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivfader is stalling in the full guard.
Rivfader stands up over Soni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivfader 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soni looking for a guillotine here but Rivfader defends easily.
Rivfader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Rivfader decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Soni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivfader to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Rivfader decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soni, up you get! #T2#
Soni shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivfader sprawls well. He's pushed Soni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivfader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rivfader shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rivfader gets caught flat footed, as Soni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Rivfader is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Soni presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rivfader pulls guard successfully.
Rivfader has Soni pulled in close to control his posture.
Soni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivfader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Rivfader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivfader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivfader sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soni's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivfader passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivfader tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivfader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Rivfader continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivfader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eirik Rivfader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Soni misses with a looping left.
Rivfader appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rivfader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soni throws out the jab. #CL#
Rivfader gets a clinch. #BC2#
Soni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soni lands a leg kick that knocks Rivfader off balance momentarily.#TD#
Rivfader throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivfader is in Soni's guard.
Rivfader advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivfader connects with a nice short shot to Soni's temple.
Rivfader is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rivfader prevents Soni from improving his position.#SUB#
Rivfader seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivfader is looking to advance position but Soni won't allow it.
Tanishk Soni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivfader works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eirik Rivfader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivfader landing strikes from the mount and Soni is in trouble!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eirik Rivfader!

Event: Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Soni moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soni's efforts to push away.
Soni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kwiecinski has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Soni pulls Kwiecinski into guard.
Kwiecinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kwiecinski wants to pass the guard but Soni is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kwiecinski 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.
Kwiecinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwiecinski. That snapped Soni's head back. #CL#
Kwiecinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kwiecinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonis head. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Kwiecinski lands a nice elbow.
Soni takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Kwiecinski. #CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Kwiecinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the head.
Soni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwiecinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwiecinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soni.#CL#
Kwiecinski clinches up with Soni and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kwiecinski avoids the elbow strike from Soni, against the cage. #BC2#
Soni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwiecinski lands with a cross.
Soni looks to land a body kick but Kwiecinski moved away.
Kwiecinski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soni.#CL#
Kwiecinski closes the distance and pushes Soni back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwiecinski.
Soni tries to circle away but Kwiecinski has him pinned against the cage.
Kwiecinski can't find room to land a body shot as Soni controls the action.
Soni is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwiecinski has double underhooks.
Soni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Kwiecinski.
Soni misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwiecinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwiecinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kwiecinski scores with a shot to the side of Soni's head.
Kwiecinski lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kwiecinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soni is trying to push Kwiecinski away but Kwiecinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the head.
Soni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kwiecinski has him pressed against the cage.
Soni wants a takedown.
Kwiecinski scores with a shot to the side of Soni's head.
Kwiecinski tries to land a knee to the head but Soni blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Soni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwiecinski pushes Soni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwiecinski misses with a knee to the head.
Kwiecinski lands with a right to the head.
Kwiecinski looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

January Kwiecinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soni misses with a kick to the body.
Kwiecinski connects with a looping right hand.
Kwiecinski catches Soni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Kwiecinski forces Soni back against the cage and clinches.
Kwiecinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
Tanishk Soni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kwiecinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwiecinski crunches a lovely knee into Soni's ribcage.
Soni being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Soni wants the takedown. Kwiecinski is fighting it off but Soni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kwiecinski's guard against the cage.
Kwiecinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Kwiecinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Soni preventing the sweep.
Kwiecinski pulls Soni in close to his closed guard and prevents Soni from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kwiecinski wants to hit a switch here but Soni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kwiecinski there!
Kwiecinski wants to control but Soni is having none of it.
Kwiecinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Soni has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Kwiecinski wants to control but Soni is having none of it.
Kwiecinski is squirming around, avoiding Soni's attempts to control the action.
Kwiecinski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Soni prevents Kwiecinski from getting the reversal.
Kwiecinski tries to hold on but Soni pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soni fails to move to back control.
Soni controlling his opponent.
Kwiecinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kwiecinski tries to hold on but Soni postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tanishk Soni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soni staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Kwiecinski.
Soni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwiecinski. #CL#
Kwiecinski has closed the distance and engaged Soni in a clinch.
Kwiecinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski lands a left hand.
Soni working aggressively here.
Kwiecinski lands a nice uppercut.
Soni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwiecinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwiecinski misses with the combination.
Kwiecinski throws a sloppy body shot
and Soni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwiecinski is looking to slow Soni down with leg kicks.
Soni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwiecinski moves away.#T1#
Kwiecinski blocks a jab.
Kwiecinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD#
Kwiecinski drops Soni with a beautiful combination! Soni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kwiecinski is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Soni is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). January Kwiecinski!
January Kwiecinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Edwards throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soni.
Soni tries to clinch up.
Soni misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Soni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Soni throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Soni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Soni avoided it.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soni.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni moves out of range of the body kick.
Soni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Soni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Soni 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.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Soni misses.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soni just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Soni throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
Soni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soni doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Soni clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
A head punch on the inside from Soni fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edwards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soni's brow.
Soni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soni working hard to break the clinch.
Soni lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards keeps control of Soni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Soni tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soni misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Soni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Edwards punishes Soni's body with a nice straight punch.
Soni looks winded!
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Soni gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.#SUB#
Soni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards wants to stand but Soni is controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Edwards has his foot on Soni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soni works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Edwards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soni uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Edwards working over Soni with some ground and pound. Soni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Soni closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soni is controlling him.
Edwards has control of Soni's left arm, preventing Soni from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard. #REVR#
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Soni being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Soni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Soni's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but Soni defending well.
Edwards working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soni's thigh. Soni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Edwards distracts Soni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blake Edwards!
After the big win, Blake Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Dren fails to land with a series of punches.
Dren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dren wants it to stay on the feet.
Dren stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
Dren misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Soni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soni rushes Dren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dren is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soni looking to throw knees to the head but Dren is blocking nicely.
Soni misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Soni breaks the clinch.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni slips under a jab.
Dren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Dren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dren tries to land a front kick but Soni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soni shoots in but Dren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.#T1#
Soni tries to score with a low kick but Dren moves his leg out of the way.
Soni misses with a kick to the body
and Dren counters with a body kick.
Dren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dren stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni tries to clinch but Dren moves out of range.
Soni staying out of range there.#TD2#
Soni gets a takedown into half guard.
Dren pushes Soni off looking to stand but Soni dives back in and keeps control.
Dren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dren wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dren.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dren holds on and takes a little breather.
Soni won't allow Dren to get back to his feet.
Dren 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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dren works Soni's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soni wants to clinch
and Dren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soni thinking.
Soni looks winded!#T3#
Soni wants to clinch.
Dren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dren's waist but Dren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soni off to one side.
Soni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dren lands with an overhand left.
Soni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soni connects with a right hand. Dren shakes it off.
Dren leaves Soni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soni just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Soni takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Dren sends Soni crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dren is motioning to the referee to let Soni up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Soni is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dren.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dren - the referee stops the clock and Soni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dren. Soni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dren lands with a shot to the body.
Soni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dren keeps Soni at a distance using the push kick.
Dren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dren connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Soni out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Dren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WEC 15: Darrow vs Evansen
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Soni tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soni won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Soni is defending well. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Soni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Soni's head but Soni avoids it well.
Smith moves into full mount! #SUB#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1#
Soni is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Soni is blocking nicely.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Powers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Soni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soni manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Powers kicks Soni off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Soni throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
Powers throws a counter combo.
Soni checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Soni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soni is standing up over Powers. Powers looks to escape but Soni dives into side control. #REVB#
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Soni controls the position.
Powers is looking to regain half guard here but Soni keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Soni in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Powers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanishk Soni!
After winning the bout, Tanishk Soni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WEC 12: McGregor vs Centura
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soni.
Soni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Soni has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Soni darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Soni into the cage.
Soni has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Daryl Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Soni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Soni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Soni ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soni.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soni.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soni shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soni 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.#T1#
Soni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Soni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Soni moved out of range.
Soni looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Soni pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Soni has the dominant position.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soni.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Soni is looking to clinch. #T2#
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Soni's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Soni on that attempt.
Soni darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Soni misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Soni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Soni breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Soni scores with a kick to the body.
Soni tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Soni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith catches Soni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Soni throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Soni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.#CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Soni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Daryl Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Soni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Soni counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Soni misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Soni staying out of range there.
Soni works the jab nicely.
Soni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soni. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Soni is predictable there
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daryl Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Soni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soni scores with a push kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Soni.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a hook but Soni avoids it easily.
Soni slips a jab from Smith.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Soni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Soni into the cage.
Soni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Soni throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Soni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T1#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Soni's shoulder, as Soni tries to avoid the shot.
Soni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soni connects with a crisp jab.
Daryl Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Soni shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Daryl Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Soni ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Soni doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Soni connects with an inside leg kick.
Soni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Tanishk Soni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Soni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Soni is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I would not like to be Smith right now.
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spetznaz Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Soni is in full control for now.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soni.
Smith tries to roll but Soni sticks to his back.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soni is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Smith is looking to control Soni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith wants to sweep but Soni has passed to side control!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Soni keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soni on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Smith wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Soni has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Smith's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Soni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tanishk Soni!
An out of breath Tanishk Soni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni dives in and grabs Dren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dren pushes down on Soni's head and hops out.
Dren unleashes a big counter combination but Soni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni throws a lazy right hand but Dren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soni!
Soni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Dren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dren blocks a leg kick.
Soni throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Dren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni with a poor takedown
and Dren counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Soni pushes Dren up against the cage in a clinch.
Soni wants to take the fight to the mat but Dren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soni is trying to push Dren away but Dren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Dren tries to throw a body punch but Soni avoids it by throwing Dren back against the cage.
Soni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dren up against the cage.
The referee calls for Dren to work.
Dren utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soni is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dren.
A right hook to the body lands for Dren.
Soni is looking to break free of the clinch but Dren has double underhooks.
Dren's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Dren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dren lands a nice shot that snaps Soni's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dren.#KD2#
Dren cracks Soni with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soni to stand back up!#ROC2#
Soni is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Soni's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dren before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Dren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Soni throws a low kick, looking for Hari's leg but Hari calmly moves out of range.
Hari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soni tests Hari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hari moves away.#TD2#
Soni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hari is looking to improve his position.
Soni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hari is thowing punches from the bottom. Soni grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Hari has to tap! Superb work there from Soni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanishk Soni!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanishk Soni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Stricker.
Stricker lands a front kick.
A big right from Soni misses.
Stricker lands a really nice looking cross but Soni seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Stricker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stricker's waist but Stricker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soni off to one side.
Soni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stricker counters with a nice leg kick.
Soni looks winded!
Stricker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Soni got wobbled bad by a big combination! Stricker presses forward with punches and knees until Soni stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Soni closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Stricker!
Steve Stricker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Soni misses with a two punch combination.
Kantola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Soni drives through with a takedown into Kantola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kantola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kantola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kantola throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soni escapes and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kantola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Soni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Kantola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soni is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kantola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soni defends well.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soni passes into side control.
Soni trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Kantola tries to buck Soni off but Soni is having none of it.
Kantola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Soni trying to control from half guard but Kantola is working away. #SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.
Soni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soni in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Soni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kantola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola gets back to half guard.
Soni performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tanishk Soni 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.
#R2#
Kantola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soni.
Soni lands a jab.#CL#
Kantola tries to keep at a distance but Soni has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Soni breaks the clinch.
Kantola blocks the body kick.
Soni swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Soni feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Soni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kantola, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Soni connects with a looping right hand.
Soni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soni throws the kick towards the body but Kantola avoids it.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soni defends it well.
Soni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Kantola. Those never looked like landing.
Soni misses with a series of wild punches.
Soni misses with a two punch combination.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soni defends it well.
Soni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soni.
Kantola misses with the combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kantola. Kantola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Kantola sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Soni to the ground! Kantola dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Soni is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Kantola throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Soni taking shots to the head.
Oh Soni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kantola throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kantola is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Soni goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kantola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016

#R1#
Aureus tries to clinch but Soni moves out of range.
A combination from Soni does no damage.
Aureus throws a sloppy head kick and Soni moves out of range easily.
Soni is looking to slow Aureus down with leg kicks. #TD#
Aureus tries to sprawl but Soni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aureus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aureus.
Soni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Aureus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soni passes into side control.
Aureus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aureus works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Aureus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aureus keeping moving, preventing Soni from controlling successfully.
Aureus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aureus is pressing down on Soni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Aureus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soni rolls with it to try and escape but Aureus cranks on the arm and Soni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Staph Aureus!
During a confident post fight interview, Staph Aureus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016

#R1#
Soni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aureus sprawls well. Aureus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
Soni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Aureus instigates a clinch.
Soni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aureus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aureus works on Soni's body with a couple of short punches.
Aureus tries to work over Soni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni tries to break the clinch but Aureus is controlling the position.
Soni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soni is working for takedown but Aureus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soni can't break the clinch.
Soni avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body. #T1#
Aureus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soni's efforts to push away.
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soni avoids it.#BC2#
Soni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Soni rushes Aureus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
A frustrated look appears on Soni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soni is trying to push Aureus away but Aureus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aureus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aureus fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Soni instigates a clinch.
Soni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aureus pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Aureus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aureus tries to clinch there but Soni circles away. #CL2#
Aureus tries to keep at a distance but Soni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soni looking to throw knees to the head but Aureus is blocking nicely.
Soni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Soni breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aureus as Soni shoots in.
Aureus tried to counter with a leg kick but Soni avoided it.
Crunch! Soni slams his shin into Aureus's torso.#CL#
Aureus forces Soni back against the cage and clinches.
Aureus misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aureus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##CL#
Aureus has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Soni breaks from the clinch.
Soni shoots in for a takedown but Aureus shows good takedown defense.
Aureus moves in looking to clinch but Soni pushes him off.
Soni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soni counters with a left and a right that stings Aureus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aureus.
Aureus tries to clinch but Soni moves out of range.
Soni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aureus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Soni rushes Aureus and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Aureus.
A frustrated look appears on Soni's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Soni gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aureus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soni manages to mount him! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aureus is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Aureus tries to buck Soni off so he can stand up but Soni has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Aureus falls backwards, slamming Soni to the mat but Soni holds on tight! Aureus is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanishk Soni!
Our winner, Tanishk Soni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Staph Aureus had this to say: 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.

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