Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 27
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Sadewo avoids the head kick by Blunt. #CL#
Sadewo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sadewo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadewo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Sadewo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadewo connects with a jab.
Blunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadewo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blunt wants to clinch.
Sadewo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt wants to clinch up but Sadewo keeps it at a distance.
Blunt wants to clinch up but Sadewo keeps it at a distance.
Sadewo lands with a cross. #TD#
Sadewo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Blunt is letting Sadewo control him for a moment.
Blunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sadewo prevents Blunt from escaping the position.#SU#
Sadewo decides to stand back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blunt!
Blunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadewo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blunt tries to clinch up.
Sadewo throwing a counter right hand but Blunt manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sadewo looking to score a takedown here. Blunt is defending well but Sadewo drives through and ends up in Blunt's guard.
Sadewo slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Sadewo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sadewo prevents Blunt from standing back up.
Blunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sadewo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Sadewo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blunt to get to his feet.
Blunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sadewo feints and as Blunt raises his hands in defense, Sadewo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Sadewo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blunt wants to get back to his feet but Sadewo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadewo 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.
Sadewo controlling from the top position.
Sadewo advances position into side control!
Sadewo controlling the position.
Blunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadewo controlling the action here.
Blunt tries to kick Sadewo off but Sadewo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Sadewo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sadewo throws out a powerful jab.
Blunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sadewo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Blunt rushes Sadewo and presses him up against the ropes.
Sadewo scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadewo avoids the elbow strike from Blunt, against the ropes.
Sadewo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadewo is leaning against Blunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
Sadewo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blunts head. #CUT#
It looks like Chester Blunt has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt.
Blunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Sadewo breaks the clinch.
Sadewo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blunt can do to turn this around?#TD#
Sadewo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blunt did well to prevent Sadewo getting side control.
Blunt tries to kick Sadewo off in order to stand up. Sadewo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Blunt is breathing heavily.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadewo scoring with punches and elbows.
Sadewo takes a little break here. Blunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sadewo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sadewo working the ground and pound.
Blunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sadewo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sadewo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Blunt is pushing Sadewo's head away, looking to escape. Sadewo manages to hold on to the position though.
Blunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sadewo happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Blunt wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadewo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Blunt'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! Blunt is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadewo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Sadewo!
A relieved looking Rio Sadewo 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: In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Dewo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. no sprawls well initially but Dewo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dewo wants to pass the guard but no is defending well. #SUB#
Dewo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. no doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dewo. #ES2#
no has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dewo is on him like a limpet, forcing no back against the cage.#TD#
no is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dewo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip no to the mat. no regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewo throws a strike but no rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
no should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewo trying to keep a closed guard but no is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Dewo has an active guard here but no has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Dewo looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dewo is looking to control no's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dewo avoid being mounted?
Dewo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewo is staying active underneath no, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dewo's coaches at 25 Beasts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
no thows a huge punch but Dewo dodges it nicely. #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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dewo is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Dewo actively working from the bottom here.
no thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dewo's head.
Dewo blocking the ground and pound attempt from no.
no scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dewo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, no has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
no in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
no prevents Dewo from getting the reversal.
Dewo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
no unloading with bombs!
no unloading with bombs!
no with shots to the head and body - Dewo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dewo is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by no.
Dewo is squirming around, avoiding no's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
no has control of Dewo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dewo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dewo tries to hold on but no pushes him away.
Dewo working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Dewo 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.
Dewo wants to control the action here but instead no manages to pass to full mount!
Dewo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewo is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Dewo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
no lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. no lands a nice short elbow.
no blocks the strikes from Dewo. #SUB#
Dewo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

on no dominated that round.
That's time! Dewo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
no tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten no somewhat.#TD#
Dewo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
no wants to control but Dewo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
on no has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dewo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dewo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dewo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! no is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kunto Dewo!
During a confident post fight interview, Kunto Dewo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartanto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bawler.
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bawler as he avoids it easily.
Bawler throws a jab when Hartanto was well out of range.
Hartanto misses with a straight left.
Bawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.
Bawler needs to keep his hands up - Hartanto had a free shot at his head there.
Bawler connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartanto. Bawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bawler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawler is looking to counter punch.
Bawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartanto throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hartanto 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.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bawler ducks under a wild hook from Hartanto.
Bawler throwing a counter right hand but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Bawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartanto.
An attempted straight right counter from Bawler misses the target.
Hartanto throws an overhand right that lands on Bawler's shoulder, as Bawler tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Bawler misses.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobbie Bawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartanto, as that shot connected.
Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Hartanto's shoulder, as Hartanto tries to avoid the shot.
Hartanto with the counter takedown but Bawler avoids it easily.
Hartanto works the jab nicely.
Bawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartanto.
Bawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartanto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartanto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bawler.
Bawler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Hartanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bawler tries to land a leg kick but Hartanto saw it coming and moves away.
Bawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartanto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hartanto lands the left hand.
Bawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartanto takes one to the chin there.
Hartanto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bawler counter with a right hand.
Bawler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Bawler catches Hartanto right on the button with a cross.
Hartanto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bawler throws out the jab.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bawler looks to land a left hand but Hartanto moved out of range nicely.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bawler connects with a crisp jab.
Bawler throws out a loose jab but Hartanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bawler throws a body punch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawler lands with a nice combination. Hartanto backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Hartanto is rocked!
Bawler throws a hook to the side of Hartanto's head but Hartanto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bawler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hartanto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawler finish him?
Hartanto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hartanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Bawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartanto seems to have recovered his senses.
Bawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Hartanto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bawler's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawler, right into the meat. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartanto moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartanto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bawler throws a lazy right hand but Hartanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartanto.
Bawler moves out of range as Hartanto strikes.
Bawler punishes Hartanto's body with a nice straight punch.
Bawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartanto.
It looked like Bawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.
Hartanto defending well as Bawler loads up on a big left hand.
Hartanto throws an overhand right that lands on Bawler's shoulder, as Bawler tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Hartanto misses
and Bawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartanto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lobbie Bawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bawler lands with a right hand.
Hartanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartanto misses with a body shot.
Bawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Bawler swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Bawler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hartanto sprawling to the canvas! Hartanto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bawler finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawler jabs Hartanto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartanto misses with a hook.
Bawler throwing a counter right hand but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartanto is out of range.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.#T1#
Hartanto tries to bum rush Bawler with a series of wild strikes but Bawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bawler misses with a looping left.
Bawler jabs at Hartanto's body.#KD#
Bawler sends Hartanto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bawler is motioning to the referee to let Hartanto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hartanto thuds his right hand into Bawler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartanto throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawler swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler scores with a nice strike.
Bawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Hartanto slips a straight right by Bawler.
Bawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Bawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Bawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bawler counters with a straight right hand.
Bawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bawler takes one to the side of the head.
Bawler stuns Hartanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hartanto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bawler misses its intended target.
Hartanto with the counter takedown but Bawler avoids it easily.
Bawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartanto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartanto misses with a jab to the body
letting Bawler counter with a right hand.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Bawler looks to throw the jab but Hartanto is out of range.
Nice body punch from Bawler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawler, right into the meat.
Bawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobbie Bawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartanto moves away.
Hartanto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bawler.
Bawler misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hartanto counters with a single leg into guard. Bawler didn't expect that.
Bawler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hartanto dives into side control. #REVR#
Hartanto prevents Bawler from escaping the position.#SU2#
Hartanto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Bawler misses with a body shot.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bawler slips a straight right by Hartanto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartanto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartanto.
Hartanto lands with an overhand left.
Bawler misses with an uppercut.
Bawler looks to throw the jab but Hartanto is out of range.
Hartanto misses with a body shot
and Bawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bawler slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Bawler scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Hartanto.
Hartanto checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lobbie Bawler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hartanto throws a looping overhand right but Bawler ducks down to avoid it.
Bawler connects with a crisp jab.
Hartanto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bawler tries to score with a low kick but Hartanto moves his leg out of the way.
Hartanto throws a big shot that misses.
Bawler is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bawler. Hartanto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartanto can do to turn this around?
Hartanto checks a leg kick.
Hartanto misses the jab.
Hartanto throws an off balance right hand
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto throws a looping overhand right but Bawler ducks down to avoid it.
Bawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartanto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Hartanto's shoulder, as Hartanto tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Bawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartanto tests Bawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartanto misses with a looping right.
Hartanto swings widly with a right hand
and Bawler counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bawler. Hartanto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartanto feints the counter takedown.
Bawler throws a lazy right hand but Hartanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawler lands with a nice body punch.
Hartanto moves away from the strike by Bawler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartanto! But no joy.
Bawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartanto misses with a left hand
and Bawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Bawler scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bawler.
Hartanto scores with a jab to the head.
Hartanto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hartanto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bawler clobbers Hartanto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bawler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartanto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartanto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartanto moves away from the strike by Bawler. #T3#
Hartanto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto misses with a hook to the body
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bawler does it's job there.
Bawler cracks a nice hook into Hartanto's ribs.
Bawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body.
Bawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartanto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body.
Hartanto misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bawler.
Hartanto misses with a hook to the body
and Bawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses.
Bawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hartanto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartanto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Bawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bawler missing with a left hand there. Hartanto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bawler throws a shot from downtown. Hartanto moves away and avoids it.
Hartanto feints the counter takedown.
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartanto moves away.
Bawler lands with a hook. Hartanto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bawler.
Hartanto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartanto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinto Hartanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartanto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lobbie Bawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bawler, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sadewo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're 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.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up but Sadewo is controlling him #ES2#
Mcgee has one foot on Sadewo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Sadewo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Sadewo drags him back down.
Mcgee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Sadewo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sadewo's guard! Nice work there by Mcgee!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadewo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sadewo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgee is pushing down on Sadewo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadewo is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but Sadewo defending well. #SUB2#
Mcgee is working for a kimura but Sadewo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mcgee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadewo is just riding it out for now. Mcgee eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Sadewo gets back to full guard.
Mcgee tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadewo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sadewo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sadewo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sadewo! #REVR#
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sadewo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sadewo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Sadewo.
Mcgee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Sadewo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
Sadewo scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sadewo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Mcgee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadewo as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots for a takedown but Sadewo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dino Sadewo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcgee.
Mcgee looks winded!
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadewo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sadewo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Sadewo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgee quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcgee has hold of Sadewo's hands but Sadewo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sadewo working the head and body with strikes.
Mcgee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sadewo tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it. #T4##SUB#
Sadewo is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadewo drops an elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Sadewo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcgee is trying to stand. #SUB#
Sadewo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgee is just riding it out for now. Sadewo eventually gives up the hold.
Sadewo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Sadewo 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#
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadewo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcgee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sadewo defends well and Mcgee ends up having to push Sadewo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ian Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Sadewo as Mcgee shoots in.
Dino Sadewo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcgee.
Mcgee with a poor takedown #TD#
and Sadewo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sadewo distracts Mcgee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sadewo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadewo lands a couple of digs.
Sadewo landing with the ground and pound.
Sadewo works over Mcgee with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadewo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Sadewo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sadewo stops Mcgee from standing up. #T1#
Mcgee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sadewo controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadewo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadewo trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Sadewo working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadewo lands a couple of elbows.
Sadewo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadewo trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Sadewo chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Mcgee is rocked!
Sadewo working some strikes from top position.
Sadewo working some strikes from top position.
Mcgee is still in real trouble! Can Sadewo finish him?
Sadewo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sadewo trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadewo.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadewo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Sadewo prevents Mcgee from getting back to his feet.
Sadewo wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Sadewo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadewo wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sadewo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcgee dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Mcgee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcgee tries to move to mount but Sadewo blocks the move with his legs.
Sadewo tries to escape but Mcgee is in control.
Sadewo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sadewo prevents Mcgee from improving position.
Sadewo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadewo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgee tries to advance to mount but Sadewo denies him. #SUB2#
Mcgee swings around for an armbar but Sadewo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgee's guard.#T4#
Sadewo works over Mcgee with some ground and pound from guard.
Dino Sadewo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Sadewo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sadewo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sadewo working some strikes from top position.
Sadewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but Sadewo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadewo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadewo connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadewo chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Sadewo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sadewo throws a monster overhand right that drops Mcgee! Sadewo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Sadewo!
Dino Sadewo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Winter Is Coming
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1##TD#
Dewo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dewo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC#
Twister is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twister regains half guard.
Twister is still in real trouble! Can Dewo finish him?#SUB2#
Twister actively working from the bottom here.
Dewo lands with a punch from half guard.
Twister throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Twister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Twister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dewo defends it easily.
Twister trying to strike off his back.
Dewo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Dewo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Dewo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Twister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dewo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dewo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dewo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dewo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dewo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dewo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twister on the ground.
Twister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dewo's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Twister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Twister wants to control from the top but Dewo keeps moving. #SUB#
Dewo working for submissions but it's allowed Twister to get to half guard.
Twister trying to pass the guard but Dewo defending well. #SUB2#
Twister in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dewo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Twister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Twister!
Yoshi Twister managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: HI46: WedFight VIII
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Sadewo counters with a shoot takedown. Vettenranta fights it but they end up in guard.
Vettenranta is trying to keep Sadewo in close.
Sadewo throwing strikes from guard but Vettenranta blocks nicely.
Sadewo postures up. #SUB#
Vettenranta has his feet on Sadewo's thighs here. He's pushed Sadewo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sadewo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleva Vettenranta!
After winning the bout, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Honda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sadewo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sadewo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Honda quickly recovers to half guard.
Honda tries to kick Sadewo off but Sadewo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo is trying to control the action in half guard but Honda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honda tries to kick Sadewo off but Sadewo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Sadewo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Sadewo there.
Honda's coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Still in half guard, Sadewo seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Sadewo.
Honda wants to get back to his feet.
Sadewo trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom. #ES#
Honda pushes Sadewo off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda. #T2##CL2#
Sadewo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Honda has clasped his hands together around Sadewo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Honda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sadewo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Honda but great work by Sadewo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Honda pushes Sadewo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadewo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Sadewo landing strikes.
Sadewo is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Honda is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Honda sneaks out the side door and pushes Sadewo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Honda gets the takedown into side control.
Honda working away.
Sadewo looks to move to half guard but instead Honda has passed into mount! Damn!
Honda lands a big elbow. #T4#
Sadewo tries to lock up and control but Honda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sadewo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Honda content just to control the position here.
Honda looking to finish Sadewo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sadewo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadewo tries to hold on but Honda postures up.
Honda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Honda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sadewo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
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 Yoko Honda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadewo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sadewo closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the ropes.
Sadewo tries to throw a body punch but Honda avoids it by throwing Sadewo back against the ropes.
Honda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadewo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Honda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sadewo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Honda somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Honda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Honda walks into a stiff left hand from Sadewo.
Nice takedown defense from Honda. No joy for Sadewo on that attempt.
Sadewo works Honda's body with a nice hook.
Sadewo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Honda defends it nicely.
Honda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadewo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honda sprawls well. Honda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sadewo gets slowly back to his feet.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Sadewo sprawls well.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadewo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda thinking.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Sadewo shows good takedown defense. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadewo.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Sadewo sprawls well.#TD2#
Sadewo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sadewo looking to pass the guard.
Sadewo tries to stand but Honda is controlling from the bottom.
Sadewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Honda pushes Sadewo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Sadewo shows good takedown defense.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadewo sprawls well. Sadewo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoko Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadewo.
Sadewo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadewo jabs Honda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sadewo fails with the takedown.#T4#
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadewo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Honda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Honda takes one to the chin there.
Sadewo shoots for a takedown but Honda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadewo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadewo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Sadewo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadewo stalling away here and it's allowed Honda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Sadewo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sadewo stuffs the takedown.
Sadewo shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Sadewo shoots in looking for a takedown. Honda tries to sprawl out of it but Sadewo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Honda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadewo but Sadewo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sadewo shoots in for a takedown but Honda shows good takedown defense.
Yoko Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Sadewo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda fails with the takedown.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Sadewo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into Sadewo's guard.#T1#
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Sadewo looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadewo, not yet.
Honda is pushing down on Sadewo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadewo is fighting to maintain full guard but Honda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Honda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sadewo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sadewo 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.
Sadewo wants to get back to his feet.
Sadewo is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadewo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sadewo won't allow Honda to pass to mount.
Yoko Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadewo is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Honda seems content to control.
Sadewo is trying to escape back to his feet but Honda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadewo keeps working. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Sadewo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Honda is working Sadewo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sadewo seems a little lost for a moment, as Honda dominates the positioning.
Honda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sadewo down. #SUB#
Honda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadewo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Honda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sadewo is not content to let Honda control the position.
The ground and pound from Honda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Honda lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadewo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadewo is looking for a sweep.
Honda landing strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Honda wants to control but Sadewo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadewo stops Honda from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoko Honda clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Sadewo has a takedown stuffed.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadewo's waist but Sadewo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side.
Sadewo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honda's waist but Honda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadewo off to one side.
Sadewo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoko Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Sadewo.#CL2#
Sadewo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honda, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sadewo wants to get back to striking at distance but Honda won't allow it.
Sadewo lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Honda tightens his grip and picks Sadewo up, before dumping him to the ground. Sadewo manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honda trying to control but Sadewo is working from the bottom.
Sadewo wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it. #T1#
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sadewo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadewo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadewo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Honda won't allow Sadewo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Honda shoots in but Sadewo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadewo scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadewo is looking to clinch. #TD#
Honda gets a double leg takedown into Sadewo's guard.
Sadewo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda wants to control from the top but Sadewo keeps moving.
Sadewo working a defensive guard but Honda passes into half guard.
Sadewo wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Honda thows a huge punch but Sadewo dodges it nicely.
Honda prevents Sadewo from standing back up. #T3#
Sadewo is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadewo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sadewo wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Honda seems content to control.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadewo keeps working.
Sadewo is in trouble now - Honda has advanced to mount!
Sadewo wants to control but Honda is having none of it.#T4#
Sadewo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honda controlling the pace for now.
Honda is trying to control here but Sadewo has managed to regain half guard.
Sadewo is not content to let Honda control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadewo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoko Honda had his way with Rio Sadewo in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sadewo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honda as he avoids it easily.
Honda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadewo is fending him off so far but Honda persists. Nope, Sadewo circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadewo tries to sprawl out of it but Honda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sadewo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Sadewo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda with a poor takedown
and Sadewo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadewo tries to clinch up.
Honda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadewo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Sadewo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadewo tries to sprawl out of it but Honda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sadewo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda looks for a takedown but Sadewo sprawls well.
Sadewo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Sadewo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sadewo prevents Honda from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Sadewo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honda wants to stand up but Sadewo is controlling him.
Honda trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Honda keeping full guard, as Sadewo tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sadewo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Honda's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Honda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Honda lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sadewo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Honda has picked Sadewo up and slammed him! Sadewo can't keep hold of the triangle and Honda manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Honda lands an elbow.
Sadewo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honda tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sadewo manages to get back to half guard.
Sadewo is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadewo keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yoko Honda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Honda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sadewo sees it coming and defends easily.
Honda thows a huge punch but Sadewo dodges it nicely.
Rio Sadewo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadewo tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Sadewo moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda wants to control from the top but Sadewo keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Honda!
Yoko Honda retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Wedness Fight 2
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Hartanto just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hilgers dives in and scores a takedown into Hartanto's guard.
Hilgers wants to control from the top but Hartanto keeps moving.
Hilgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hartanto keeping moving, preventing Hilgers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartanto is looking for a triangle but Hilgers pushes his legs off easily.
Hartanto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hilgers on the ground.#SUB2#
Hilgers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hartanto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hartanto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hartanto! #REVR##T1#
Hilgers is looking to regain half guard here but Hartanto keeps moving and retains side control.
Hilgers manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hilgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartanto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hilgers is looking for a sweep. Hartanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Hartanto tries to stand and escape but Hilgers is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Hartanto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hilgers actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartanto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like Hartanto is going to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Hilgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hilgers looks winded!
A big left from Hartanto misses.
Hilgers slips a jab from Hartanto.
Hilgers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartanto defends it well.
Hilgers looks for a takedown but Hartanto sprawls well.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses.
Hartanto lunges at Hilgers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hilgers's hand.
Hartanto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hilgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartanto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartanto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hartanto clobbers Hilgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Hartanto misses with a head kick.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Hilgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartanto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hilgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartanto defends well and Hilgers ends up having to push Hartanto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartanto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hartanto lands with a straight right. Hilgers didn't see that one coming.
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!
Hartanto digs a good hook to Hilgers's body.
Hartanto lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Hartanto gets the takedown into side control.
Hartanto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hilgers some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Hartanto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Hartanto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hartanto prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinto Hartanto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hartanto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hilgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hilgers misses with a takedown attempt - Hartanto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartanto tries to counter with a takedown but Hilgers is quick to defend against it.
Hilgers shoots in but Hartanto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hilgers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hilgers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hartanto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cooper Hilgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartanto lands with a cross.
Hilgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartanto's waist but Hartanto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hilgers off to one side.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hilgers is breathing heavily.
Hilgers with a poor takedown
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hilgers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartanto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hartanto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilgers can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hilgers being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hilgers has an active guard here but Hartanto has managed to pass into half guard.
Hartanto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Hilgers with the active half guard here but Hartanto passes nicely into side control.
Hilgers on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Hartanto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hartanto wants to stand but Hilgers is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hilgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Hilgers.
Hartanto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hilgers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hartanto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartanto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hilgers is controlling him well.#T4#
Hilgers controlling the position from side mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Hartanto is right now.
Hartanto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hilgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinto Hartanto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hilgers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartanto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartanto connects with a right hand. Hilgers shakes it off.
Hilgers blocks a head kick by Hartanto.
No joy there for Hartanto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hilgers with a poor takedown
and Hartanto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hilgers closes the distance and clinches up with Hartanto, looking for a takedown. Hilgers pushes Hartanto against the cage but Hartanto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hartanto lands a slapping body shot.
Hartanto thuds his right hand into Hilgers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hartanto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartanto lands an overhand right.
Hilgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartanto lunges at Hilgers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hilgers's hand.
Jab from Hartanto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilgers shoots in for a double leg but Hartanto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Hartanto lands with a straight right. Hilgers didn't see that one coming.
Hartanto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hartanto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartanto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hilgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto lands with a cross.
Hartanto jabs Hilgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Hartanto coming out on top.
Rinto Hartanto is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartanto scores with the left hand. Hilgers knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartanto lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartanto tests Hilgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartanto lands with a hook. Hilgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hilgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Hilgers takes one to the chin there.
Hilgers shoots in but Hartanto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartanto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Hartanto.
Hartanto scores with a sloppy right hand. Hilgers should have avoided that one.
Hilgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hartanto.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hartanto scores with a jab to the body.
Hartanto scores with a hook to the body. Hilgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hilgers moves forwards but Hartanto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rinto Hartanto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Hilgers with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hartanto.
A jab lands there for Hartanto.
Hartanto lands a jab to the head.
Hartanto lands a slapping body shot.
Hilgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartanto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Hartanto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hilgers doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
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!
Hartanto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartanto scores with a nice head shot.
Hartanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Hilgers's defenses.
Hartanto scores with a punch to the head.
Hilgers has his takedown stuffed
and Hartanto counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hartanto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartanto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartanto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Hartanto scores with a takedown into Hilgers's guard.
Cooper Hilgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartanto controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rinto Hartanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartanto 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
Our winner, Rinto Hartanto, 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: Delighted
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadewo appears to be looking for a big counter.
James goes for a double leg but Sadewo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sadewo continues to drive forward.
Sadewo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Sadewo, which made it look bad.
Tinto Sadewo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.#TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sadewo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadewo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Sadewo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadewo is defending well. #SUB2#
James is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sadewo looks calm but he's in trouble here. James gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sadewo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! James lets go of the hold and Sadewo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey James!

Event: Man 2 Man
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##TD#
Hendrix tries to sprawl but Dewo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dewo is taking a breather. Hendrix says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Dewo tries to pass.
Dewo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dewo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendrix dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dewo keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix looking to pass the guard.
Dewo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dewo is controlling Hendrix's posture.#T1##SUB#
Dewo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendrix defends well.#SUB#
Dewo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendrix stops Dewo from standing up. #SUB#
Dewo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dewo tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dewo looking for a triangle here. Hendrix is fighting it but it looks tight! Dewo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hendrix is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kunto Dewo!
A relieved looking Kunto Dewo 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: Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadewo 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.
Gordon misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sadewo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sadewo thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Sadewo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sadewo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sadewo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
Sadewo throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for a kimura here.
Sadewo trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gordon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Sadewo in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon trying to control but Sadewo postures up. #SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadewo.
Gordon has his hands clasped together around Sadewo's back. He's all about the action.
Sadewo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gordon trying to hold on to Sadewo's head to control him but Sadewo postures up. #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.#SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadewo to get the leverage.
Gordon is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadewo drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head. #SUB2#
Sadewo is trying for a kimura here. Gordon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sadewo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dino Sadewo!
After winning the bout, Dino Sadewo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartanto.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartanto scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Johnson forces Hartanto back against the cage and clinches.
Hartanto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartanto avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hartanto gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hartanto is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Hartanto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Hartanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartanto just content to control the position.
Johnson is pushing Hartanto's head away, looking to escape. Hartanto manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is not content to let Hartanto control the position.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Hartanto scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hartanto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hartanto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3##ES#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hartanto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Johnson throws Hartanto to one side and escapes!
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartanto is controlling him.
Hartanto 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.
Hartanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hartanto won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Hartanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hartanto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Johnson 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#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hartanto keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartanto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartanto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
Hartanto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hartanto misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hartanto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Hartanto lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to buck Hartanto off.
Hartanto controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Johnson.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hartanto tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.#T4##SU#
Johnson stands up.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartanto's brow.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartanto is keeping busy.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand but Hartanto is controlling the position.
Hartanto is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Hartanto dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rinto Hartanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hartanto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hartanto looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hartanto wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hartanto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartanto wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hartanto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Charlie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartanto trying to control here. #T1##SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hartanto to get to his feet. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Hartanto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Hartanto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hartanto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hartanto is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hartanto 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.#SUB2#
Hartanto is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartanto was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A punch combination from Hartanto misses. #T4#
Johnson looks to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hartanto is avoiding it.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartanto defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rinto Hartanto.
I think Hartanto 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
After winning the bout, Rinto Hartanto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charlie Johnson had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight '.

Event: Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sadewo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ishida's guard.
Ishida wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadewo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ishida controls Sadewo momentarily but Sadewo frees himself.
Sadewo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadewo is aware though and is defending well.
Ishida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida throwing strikes from guard but Sadewo blocks nicely.
Ishida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sadewo is keeping the position.#T1#
Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Sadewo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadewo is keeping the position for now.
Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sadewo looking to control.
Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sadewo is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishida trying to control but Sadewo is working from the bottom.
Sadewo 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.
Ishida throws a big right hand that misses.
Ishida looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sadewo clinches.
Sadewo avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Sadewo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ishida regains guard immediately.
Sadewo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Ishida is thwarting Sadewo's attempts to control the position.
Ishida wants to control but Sadewo is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadewo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadewo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ishida.
Sadewo trying to hold on to Ishida's head to control him but Ishida postures up.
Nice strikes from Ishida there.
Ishida wants to pass to mount but Sadewo is defending the position.
Ishida works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Ishida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Ishida prevents Sadewo from getting the reversal.
Ishida 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.
Sadewo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sadewo landing some decent shots from guard.
Sadewo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sadewo passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadewo working over Ishida with some ground and pound. Ishida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ishida tries to roll over but Sadewo keeps him under control.
Ishida trying to control but Sadewo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishida wants to get back to full guard but Sadewo has passed into side control.
Ishida manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rio Sadewo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ishida misses with a hook
and Sadewo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Sadewo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ishida was covering up waiting for the punch and Sadewo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sadewo stopping the sweep attempt from Ishida.
Sadewo trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ishida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadewo has picked Ishida up and slammed him! Ishida can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadewo manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida tries to bench press Sadewo off him but Sadewo keeps the position.
Ishida sneaks back into half guard.
Ishida wants to improve his position but Sadewo is controlling well.
Sadewo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ishida gets back to full guard.
Ishida keeping moving, preventing Sadewo from controlling successfully.
Sadewo postures up. #SUB#
Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted.
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ishida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadewo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Sadewo stays in close to Ishida's body and controls the position.
Sadewo postures up.
Ishida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadewo is one step ahead there.
Sadewo trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ishida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadewo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishida trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Ishida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted.
Sadewo with a nice head shot there.
Ishida looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishida, not yet.
Sadewo postures up. #SUB#
Ishida looking for a guillotine here but Sadewo defends easily.
Ishida working a defensive guard here.
Rio Sadewo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadewo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ishida keeping full guard, as Sadewo tries to pass.
Sadewo wanted to stand there but Ishida had control of the position. #SUB#
Ishida working for a triangle but Sadewo defends it easily.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving.
Ishida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadewo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadewo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rio Sadewo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sadewo. No joy for Ishida on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadewo.#TD2#
Sadewo drives through with a takedown into Ishida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sadewo wants to pass the guard but Ishida is keeping the position.
Sadewo wants to get up but he can't break Ishida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sadewo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving. #SUB#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadewo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo is working Ishida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Ishida is rocked!
Ishida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Ishida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadewo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Sadewo 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.
Ishida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sadewo has passed into side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Ishida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadewo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadewo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadewo wants to stand but Ishida is controlling his arm.
Ishida tries to buck Sadewo off but Sadewo is having none of it.
Sadewo controlling the position.
Sadewo lands a nice forearm strike.
Sadewo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ishida is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sadewo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Sadewo!
An out of breath Rio Sadewo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Godo swings for the body but Sadewo moves out of range.
Sadewo with a poor takedown
enabling Godo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dino Sadewo has been cut.
Sadewo tries for a takedown but Godo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sadewo shoots in for a takedown but Godo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sudo Godo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Sadewo.
Godo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Sadewo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Godo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for a kimura but Godo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadewo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sadewo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sadewo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadewo uses his free foot to push down on Godo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Godo.
Godo is in a horrible position here. Sadewo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Godo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sadewo with the ground and pound from mount.
Sadewo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadewo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sadewo tries to control but Godo wriggling away.
Sadewo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Sadewo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Godo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Godo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sadewo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Godo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sadewo slips an arm under Godo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sadewo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sadewo is squeezing on Godo like an anaconda would it's prey. Godo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dino Sadewo!
A relieved looking Dino Sadewo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Sudo Godo had this to say: 'Banzaaaaai!!'.

Event: Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
McNugget looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McNugget throws a body kick that misses.
McNugget with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sadewo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sadewo. #TD#
Sadewo is trying to trip McNugget. He has hold of a leg but McNugget is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sadewo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sadewo content to stall in guard here.
McNugget is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sadewo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNugget's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sadewo stays in close to McNugget's body and controls the position. #T1#
McNugget working a defensive guard but Sadewo manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
Sadewo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McNugget wants to clinch but Sadewo slips to the side#TD#
and Sadewo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sadewo. #SUB#
McNugget is trying to push Sadewo off with his feet but Sadewo grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of McNugget's ankles and McNugget is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Rio Sadewo!
Rio Sadewo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program