Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Hida.
Hida misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Hida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hida avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Hida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Hida throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hida throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Bizihwaeile counters with a left and a right that hurts Hida! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bizihwaeile jumps into full mount! #ROC#
Hida is rocked!
Hida is looking to improve his position but Bizihwaeile isn't that keen on the idea.
Hida is still in real trouble! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
Hida is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SU#
Bizihwaeile stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hida seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hida scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaeile should have avoided that one.
Hida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Hida as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Hida lands a jab to the nose.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bizihwaeile. Hida shrugs it off though.
Kisada Hida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Hida misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hida throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hida blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaeile.
Hida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hida does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hida tries to clinch up.
Hida connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaeile's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Hida pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Hida tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hida throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD#
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hida stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Bizihwaeile follows into mount! #CUT#
It looks like Kisada Hida has been cut.
Hida regains half guard.
Hida wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hida wants to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Hida is controlling Bizihwaeile's trapped leg to prevent Bizihwaeile from advancing to side control.
Hida trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Hida has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hida is trying to stand up here but Bizihwaeile is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Hida moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hida's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Hida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Hida.
Hida tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaeile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Hida moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hida avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Hida tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hida connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kisada Hida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kisada Hida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hida lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Santiago Bizihwaeile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Hida.
Hida misses with a low kick as Bizihwaeile jumps back.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bizihwaeile misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hida forces Bizihwaeile back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Hida. #T1#
Hida prevents Bizihwaeile from breaking the clinch.
Hida working aggressively here.
Hida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Hida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bizihwaeile has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hida misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hida lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a solid leg kick but Hida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaeile.
Hida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hida connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Hida moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hida counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Hida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaeile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hida misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a left and a right that stings Hida.
Bizihwaeile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hida forces Bizihwaeile back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Hida tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Kisada Hida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Hida.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hida lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Hida.
Hida tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away. #T3#
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hida clinches.
Hida lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hida is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Hida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hida instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Hida. #BC2#
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hida tries to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
A slow jab from Hida misses its intended target. #CL2#
Hida instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hida wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control. #BC2#
Hida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bizihwaeile rather than just go for the knockout.
Hida works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaeile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hida closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Hida avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hida misses with a wild body shot.
Hida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hida lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Hida instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hida tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it. #BC2#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisada Hida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bizihwaeile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hida throws out the jab.
BOOM! Hida lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile tries to recover but Hida is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bizihwaeile lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kisada Hida!
During a confident post fight interview, Kisada Hida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Shinjo leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altansarnai Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinjo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loco tries for a takedown but Shinjo circles away easily
and Shinjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shinjo missing with a left hand there. Loco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinjo scores with a jab to the head.
Loco shoots in but Shinjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Altansarnai Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Shinjo gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Shinjo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinjo scores with a nice strike.
Shinjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco defending well as Shinjo loads up on a big left hand.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Shinjo.
Shinjo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinjo avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Shinjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinjo lands a body shot.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinjo avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Shinjo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loco.
Shinjo throws a shot to the body.
Shinjo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shinjo.#CUT#
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Shinjo looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Loco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shinjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loco moves away.
Shinjo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loco. Loco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinjo scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Loco is rocked!#T2#
Shinjo misses with a body shot.
Shinjo digs a good hook to Loco's body.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Shinjo finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinjo. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinjo defends it well.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Shinjo lands a big right hand that sends Loco crashing to the mat! Shinjo stays standing though and waves Loco back to his feet!
Shinjo lands a body shot.
Shinjo looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.#KD#
Shinjo cracks Loco with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Loco looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shinjo finish him?
Shinjo lands a big right hook! Loco looks hurt but is still standing! Shinjo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Loco falls down and Shinjo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Loco's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shinjo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Altansarnai Shinjo!
Altansarnai Shinjo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Hantei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Fu Leng has been cut.
Leng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hantei to score with a decent uppercut.
Hantei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leng.
A shot to the body from Hantei misses
and Leng counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
We've been informed that Hantei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leng misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leng.
Leng misses with a low kick.
Leng misses with a two punch combination.
Hantei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Leng misses.
Leng moves away from the strike by Hantei.
A little feinted left hand from Leng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hantei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leng throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Leng misses.
Hantei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hantei misses with an uppercut
enabling Leng to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut even more.
Leng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Leng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hantei.
Hantei misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leng.
Hantei throws a looping overhand right but Leng ducks down to avoid it.
Leng throwing a counter right hand but Hantei manages to avoid it.
Leng moves away from the strike by Hantei.
Hantei looks to score with a jab to the body but Leng is just out of range.
Hantei ducks under a wild hook from Leng.
Leng throws a hook but Hantei blocks it.
Leng with a nice cross.
Leng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hantei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantei. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Hantei drops Leng with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leng looks back up at him and smiles so Hantei waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
Fu Leng's cut is getting worse.
Leng avoids the body shot from Hantei.
A shot to the body from Hantei misses
letting Leng counter with a right hand.
Hantei swings for the body but Leng moves out of range.
Leng is looking to clinch.
Hantei slips a jab and a cross from Leng.
A head kick from Leng lands but Hantei takes it in his stride. #CUT#
The cut above Jimmu Tenno Hantei's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hantei cracks Leng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hantei.
Hantei lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Hantei lands.#CUT2#
Fu Leng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hantei moves out of range as Leng strikes.#KD2#
Hantei cracks Leng with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hantei has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leng to stand back up!#ROC2#
Leng is rocked!
Leng bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hantei comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Leng falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Leng was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
Jimmu Tenno Hantei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fu Leng was interviewed post fight and said 'Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.'.

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Shiba.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a shot to the body.
Shiba throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Shiba misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Sailcirc throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiba finds it's way round the side to connect with Sailcirc's head.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Shiba throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc dodges the punch combination from Shiba.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Shiba gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
As Sailcirc looks to move away, Shiba throws a big counter combo but Sailcirc just gets out of the way.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc lands with a right hand.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Sailcirc counters with a takedown into side control.
Shiba is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Sailcirc moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sailcirc working away.#T3##SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sailcirc is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shiba tries to buck Sailcirc off but Sailcirc is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Shiba throws Sailcirc to one side and escapes!
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba leaves Sailcirc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Shiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Shiba throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Shiba.#T1#
Shiba throws a right and a left that Sailcirc avoids nicely.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Shiba gets caught flat footed, as Sailcirc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shiba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sailcirc tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiba.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sailcirc throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Sailcirc 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.#ES#
Shiba kicks Sailcirc off and gets to his feet.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.#TD2#
Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB2#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Shiba is defending well.
Shiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc wants to pass to mount but Shiba is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is working for a kimura but Shiba is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Shiba is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Shiba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Tsukune Shiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Shiba scores with a jab. Sailcirc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Sailcirc throws a poor cross that misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shiba.
Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Sailcirc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc jabs at Shiba's body.
Sailcirc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sailcirc somewhat.#T1#
Shiba lands a head shot.
Shiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Sailcirc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba scores with a decent looking hook.
Sailcirc slips a jab from Shiba.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Shiba pushes Sailcirc off and gets back to his feet.
Sailcirc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Shiba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sailcirc digs a good body shot into Shiba's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Shiba as Sailcirc shoots in.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sailcirc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Shiba.
Nice takedown defense from Shiba. No joy for Sailcirc on that attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Shiba defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Shiba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sailcirc defending well as Shiba loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsukune Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiba, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
A relieved looking Tsukune Shiba 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: Demolition 4 - Dee v HW
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Bayushi punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Bayushi scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Mac Moore has been cut.
Moore throws a hook but Bayushi blocks it.
Mac Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayushi throws an overhand right that drops Moore like a sack of potatoes! Bayushi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shoju Bayushi!
A very excited looking Shoju Bayushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mac Moore had this to say: 'Defeat tastes like shit.'.

Event: Demolition 4 - Dee v HW
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Yoritomo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brit is out of range.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoritomo.
Brit throws a front kick aimed at Yoritomo's knee but Yoritomo avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brit.
Yoritomo scores with a body shot.
Yoritomo ducks under a wild hook from Brit.
Yoritomo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brit throws a counter combo.
Brit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoritomo.
Brit avoids the body shot from Yoritomo.
Brit connects with an inside leg kick.
Brit cracks the inside of Yoritomo's front leg. #T1#
Brit throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoritomo's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoritomo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoritomo cracks Brit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoritomo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoritomo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoritomo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoritomo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoritomo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Brit misses with a wild body shot.
As Brit looks to move away, Yoritomo throws a big counter combo but Brit just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Yoritomo. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Brit throws a head kick that misses
and Yoritomo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brit thinking.
Yoritomo throws a right and a left that Brit avoids nicely.
Brit throws out a counter right but Yoritomo avoids it with no problem.
Brit misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brit.
Jab from Yoritomo.
Brit looks to clinch
and Yoritomo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brit thinking.
Brit wants to clinch.
Brit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Brit walks into a left hand.
Brit tries to land a leg kick but Yoritomo saw it coming and moves away.
Brit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brit walks into a jab.
Brit ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo.
Brit throws a sloppy head kick and Yoritomo moves out of range easily.
Yoritomo throws a big counter combination but Brit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brit!
Brit misses with the combination.
Brit throws a sloppy head kick and Yoritomo moves out of range easily.
Yoritomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoritomo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brit misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Brit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Brit throws a head kick that misses
letting Yoritomo counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Brit is rocked!
Yoritomo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brit! Yoritomo dives in looking to finish! Brit is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamakiri Yoritomo!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamakiri Yoritomo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 126
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Togashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Togashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OMalley fails to land the takedown.
Togashi looks to land a left hand but OMalley moved out of range nicely.
Togashi throws a shot to the body.
OMalley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Togashi as he avoids it easily.
Togashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OMalley.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries to move into range but Togashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OMalley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Togashi pinned against the cage. Togashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
OMalley looks for a takedown but Togashi sprawls well.
OMalley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OMalley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Togashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Togashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OMalley.
OMalley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togashi is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Togashi circles away and we're back to standing.
OMalley shoots for a takedown but Togashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OMalley fails with the takedown.
Togashi misses with a wild body shot.
Yokuni Togashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Togashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togashi jabs OMalley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OMalley shoots in but Togashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OMalley fails with the takedown.#T3#
OMalley shoots in but no luck this time.
OMalley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Togashi digs a good hook to OMalley's body.
OMalley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togashi is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Togashi circles away and we're back to standing.
OMalley misses with a takedown
and Togashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OMalley is breathing heavily.#T4#
OMalley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Togashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Togashi does no damage.
OMalley fails with the takedown
and Togashi counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Togashi lands with a right hand.
OMalley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Togashi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokuni Togashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Togashi cracks OMalley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Togashi misses with a two punch combination.
Conor OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OMalley shoots and misses
and Togashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OMalley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Togashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Togashi leaves OMalley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Togashi cracks OMalley with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi misses with a kick to the body.
OMalley closes the distance and clinches up with Togashi, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes Togashi against the cage but Togashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Togashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OMalley with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
OMalley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Togashi.
Yokuni Togashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown. Togashi tries to sprawl out of it but OMalley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Togashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OMalley closes the distance and clinches up with Togashi, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes Togashi against the cage but Togashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Togashi swings for the body but OMalley moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from OMalley. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OMalley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Togashi scores with a hook.
OMalley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt - Togashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Togashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Togashi cracks the inside of OMalley's front leg.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
Togashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OMalley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!#KD2#
Togashi cracks OMalley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OMalley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Togashi finish him? #ROC2#
OMalley is rocked!#T3#
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Togashi as he jumps to the side.
Oh OMalley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OMalley ducks into an uppercut from Togashi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokuni Togashi!
Yokuni Togashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Hantei scores with a punch to the head.
Hantei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Hantei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Nice shot lands for Hantei.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hantei moves away.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Hantei misses.
We've been informed that Hantei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hantei misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar walks into a stiff left hand from Hantei.
Hantei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantei.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hantei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hantei throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hantei.
Hantei throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Hantei misses the target.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Hantei misses with the combination.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hantei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by Hantei.
Hantei loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Hantei throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hantei is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Hantei 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.#T2#
Hantei has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Hantei is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hantei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar stops Hantei from standing up.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar trying to control but Hantei is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hantei throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Hantei keeps moving.
Hantei is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hantei misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Hantei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hantei.
Hantei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Hantei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantei misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A jab from Hantei misses.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Hantei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hantei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantei.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Hantei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hantei misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Hantei walks into a left hand.
Hantei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Hantei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Hantei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Hantei avoids it well and moves away.
Hantei misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmu Tenno Hantei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hantei misses with a hook #TD#
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hantei's guard.
Hantei wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Hantei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hantei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Hantei trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hantei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hantei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hantei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hantei trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
Hantei stands and throws Lesnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hantei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Hantei keeps moving and retains side control.
Hantei cracks Lesnar with a big right hand but Lesnar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Hantei control the position.
Hantei is taking a breather. Lesnar 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.
Hantei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Hantei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Hantei escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hantei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hantei throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Hantei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hantei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantei.
Hantei misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Hantei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hantei works Lesnar's body with a nice hook.
Hantei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Hantei.
Hantei avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Hantei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Hantei misses.
Hantei avoids the body shot from Lesnar. #T4#
Hantei throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantei throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Hantei throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Hantei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Hantei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lesnar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hantei to score with a decent uppercut.
Hantei throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmu Tenno Hantei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.#TD#
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hantei is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Hantei manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hantei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Hantei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Hantei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hantei throws out the jab.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hantei.
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!
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hantei.#T1#
A combination from Hantei does no damage.
Hantei scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Hantei.
Hantei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hantei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar.
Jab from Hantei.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hantei was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hantei wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Mark Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lesnar pushes down on Hantei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hantei throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hantei is looking to get back to full guard here but Lesnar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei is trying to improve his position.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Hantei's temple.
Hantei tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Hantei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Hantei's temple. #T3#
Hantei is trying to get back to half guard.
Hantei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Lesnar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lesnar covers up after that shot from Hantei.
Hantei connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lesnar to escape the position.
Lesnar is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Hantei 's hooks.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hantei controlling the position easily from mount.
Hantei avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.
Hantei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hantei tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
An out of breath Jimmu Tenno Hantei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
And Kurma responds with a good body kick, but Shiba manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Kurma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Kurma counters with a nice body shot.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a body punch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Kurma's leg but Kurma calmly moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Kurma seems unphased.
Kurma cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Good shot there by Kurma.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurma.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma 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.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.#T2#
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiba lands a jab to Kurma's midsection.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurma.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma takes one to the side of the head.
Shiba scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kurma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiba misses its target.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Shiba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurma slips under a jab from Shiba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurma! But no joy.#KD#
Shiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurma sprawling to the canvas! Kurma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shiba finish him?! #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Shiba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kurma! He's just covering up as Shiba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
An out of breath Tsukune Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it I'm gonna lose it'.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. Doji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doji looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
A nice side step and DeRozan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeRozan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doji finds it's way round the side to connect with DeRozan's head.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doji manages to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a good cross that connects.
Doji swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeRozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Doji misses.
Doji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Doji's head but Doji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doji misses with a right hand
and DeRozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Doji was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeRozan.
A big right from Doji misses.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doji connects with a right hand. DeRozan shakes it off.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for DeRozan.
Doji misses the shot to the body.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doji moves away.
Doji misses the shot to the body.
Doji looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
DeRozan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doji lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeRozan at a distance.
Doji misses with a lunging right hand
and Doji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Doji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doji lunges at DeRozan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeRozan's hand.
Doji slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Doji is looking to counter punch.
Doji misses the jab.
DeRozan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Doji misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling DeRozan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doji connects with a jab.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Doji is out of range.
Hotaru Doji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doji. DeRozan does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeRozan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeRozan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doji swings for the body but DeRozan moves out of range.
DeRozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doji blocks a jab.
It looked like Doji wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeRozan can pounce on him.
DeRozan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeRozan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
DeRozan tries to land a leg kick but Doji saw it coming and moves away.
Doji looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRozan.
Doji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeRozan moves away.
Doji misses with a hook
and DeRozan counters with a stiff right hand.
DeRozan moves out of range as Doji strikes.
DeRozan defending well as Doji loads up on a big left hand.
DeRozan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doji misses with a shot to the body
and DeRozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeRozan digs a good body shot into Doji's ribs.
Doji swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and DeRozan counters with a nice right hand that sends Doji toppling to the canvas! Doji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can DeRozan finish him?!#ROC2#
Doji is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeRozan throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Doji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
DeRozan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doji throws an off balance right hand
and DeRozan counters with a right hand to the body.
Doji seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Doji throws an off balance right hand
and DeRozan counters with a nice leg kick.
Doji is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Doji misses with a jab to the body
and DeRozan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doji thuds a left hand into DeRozan's body.
DeRozan scores with a body shot.
Doji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doji misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRozan.
Doji scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Doji.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doji.
DeRozan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hotaru Doji's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doji throws out the jab.
DeRozan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeRozan.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doji manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doji misses the target.
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Doji.
Doji lands with a straight right. DeRozan didn't see that one coming.
Doji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeRozan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doji misses with a body shot.
DeRozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
DeRozan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeRozan lands a really nice looking cross but Doji seems unphased.
Doji walks into a straight right hand from DeRozan.
DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doji throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeRozan swings for the body but Doji moves out of range.
DeRozan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
DeRozan lands a big right hand that sends Doji crashing to the mat! DeRozan stays standing though and waves Doji back to his feet!#CUT2#
Hotaru Doji's cut is getting worse.
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!
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a good low kick that Doji was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeRozan counters with a big right hand! Oh Doji is in trouble here! DeRozan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hotaru Doji stepped up to the mic, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Ryoshun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryoshun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Seishin Ryoshun has been cut.
Ryoshun throws a push kick but Gee slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Ryoshun.#CUT2#
It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
Ryoshun connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Gee drops Ryoshun with a left and a right! Oh, Ryoshun is hurt - Gee dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Ryoshun is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Gee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ryoshun is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?#CL#
Gee has closed the distance and engaged Ryoshun in a clinch.
Ryoshun blocks a body shot from Gee.
Ryoshun seems to have recovered his senses.
Our sources have told us that Gee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryoshun's efforts to push away.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryoshun.
Ryoshun lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ryoshun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gee moves out of range as Ryoshun strikes.
Ryoshun throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Gee misses with a hook.
Ryoshun dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!#T1#
Ryoshun throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Gee is looking to counter punch.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryoshun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryoshun misses with a straight right. #CL#
Gee has Ryoshun up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryoshun doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ryoshun manages to break the clinch.
Ryoshun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gee's calf.
Gee tries to clinch up but Ryoshun circles away and keeps his distance.
Gee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryoshun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryoshun counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Gee misses.
Some wild striking there from Ryoshun.
Ryoshun circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Ryoshun to counter with a crisp jab.
Gee wants to clinch up but Ryoshun keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Gee.#T2#
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryoshun.
Ryoshun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryoshun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryoshun swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Gee connects with a right hand. Ryoshun shakes it off.
Ryoshun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up Seishin Ryoshun's cut even more.
Ryoshun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gee doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryoshun circles away.
Ryoshun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryoshun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryoshun.
Gee drops Ryoshun with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gee follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
During a confident post fight interview, Inspektor Gee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Seishin Ryoshun spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing feels worse than winning feels good.'.

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Turbitt throws a head kick but Bayushi moves out of range.
Bayushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turbitt moves away from the strike by Bayushi.
A nice side step and Turbitt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turbitt throws a series of punches but Bayushi moves out of range.
Bayushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turbitt.
A jab from Turbitt does it's job there.
Turbitt misses the jab.
Bayushi defending well as Turbitt loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Turbitt. Those never looked like landing.
Bayushi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turbitt. Turbitt obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbitt moves out of range as Bayushi throws a body kick.
Turbitt scores with a jab. Bayushi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bayushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turbitt throws out the jab.
Turbitt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bayushi. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bayushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Turbitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bayushi counter with a right hand.
Turbitt throws a looping overhand right but Bayushi ducks down to avoid it.
Turbitt ducks under a wild hook from Bayushi.
Bayushi scores with a nice strike.
Samuel Turbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turbitt. Bayushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayushi misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bayushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turbitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bayushi defending well as Turbitt loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bayushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turbitt misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bayushi misses the shot to the body.
Turbitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayushi off the cage and back into range.
Bayushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turbitt.
Turbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turbitt throws a series of punches but Bayushi avoids them all with ease.
Turbitt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bayushi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turbitt misses with a shot to the body
and Bayushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Turbitt misses with a hook to the body
and Bayushi counters with a straight right hand.
Turbitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayushi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bayushi lands a jab to the head.
Turbitt loads up on a big right hand but Bayushi slips the punch.#T3#
Bayushi lands a nice hook to Turbitt's body. Turbitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turbitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bayushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turbitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turbitt misses with a left hand
and Bayushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Turbitt is rocked!
Bayushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayushi finish him?
Bayushi cracks Turbitt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Turbitt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bayushi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Turbitt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shoju Bayushi!
A victorious Shoju Bayushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 119 Falcone v Paa
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hauweg lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Yoritomo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hauweg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoritomo wants to get back to full guard.
Yoritomo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rokugan. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hauweg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoritomo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yoritomo won't allow Hauweg to pass to mount.
Yoritomo tries to roll over but Hauweg keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hauweg connects with a nice short shot to Yoritomo's temple.
Yoritomo tries to kick Hauweg off but Hauweg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hauweg.
Yoritomo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hauweg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hauweg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoritomo is not content to let Hauweg control the position.#T1#
Hauweg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hauweg lands strikes from half guard.
Yoritomo tries to get to full guard but Hauweg has control of the leg.
Hauweg lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Yoritomo actively working from the bottom here.
Yoritomo has hold of Hauweg's hands but Hauweg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoritomo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoritomo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hauweg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yoritomo tries to get to full guard but Hauweg has control of the leg.
Hauweg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hauweg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yoritomo looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Hauweg. #T2#
Hauweg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoritomo has hold of Hauweg's hands but Hauweg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoritomo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hauweg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yoritomo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hauweg connects with a nice short shot to Yoritomo's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hauweg connects with a nice short shot to Yoritomo's temple.
Yoritomo punching from the bottom.
Hauweg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Hauweg there.
Hauweg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hauweg 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.
Hauweg is nestled in close to Yoritomo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Yoritomo is rocked!#T3#
Hauweg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yoritomo is still in real trouble! Can Hauweg finish him?
Hauweg working the head and body with strikes.
Hauweg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Yoritomo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hauweg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Hauweg!
A victorious Bob Hauweg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kamakiri Yoritomo spoke after the fight, saying 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapisi tries a body shot but Leng blocks it.
Leng wants to get back to striking at distance but Kapisi won't allow it.
Kapisi lands a hook that snaps the head of Leng backwards.
Leng misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leng. #BC#
Leng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapisi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Leng breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Leng is having none of it.
As Kapisi looks to move away, Leng throws a big counter combo but Kapisi just gets out of the way.
Leng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kapisi tries to clinch up.
Kapisi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Kapisi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leng misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Leng misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Leng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Leng as he connects with a hook.
Kapisi fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Leng cracks Kapisi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kapisi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leng finish him? #ROC#
Kapisi is rocked!
Kapisi slips under a jab from Leng.
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Leng finish him?#CL2#
Kapisi rushes Leng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kapisi.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Kapisi fails to land.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi lands an uppercut.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leng misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Leng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi tries to clinch up but Leng circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kapisi has managed to clinch.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Leng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leng working aggressively here.
Leng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kapisi has him pressed against the cage.
Kapisi tries to land a knee to the head but Leng blocks with his arms.
Leng is trying to push Kapisi away but Kapisi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leng wants to get back to striking at distance but Kapisi won't allow it.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Leng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leng controls his hands.
Kapisi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leng backwards. #BC#
Leng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leng is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kapisi throws a head kick that misses.
Leng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Leng sends Kapisi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leng is motioning to the referee to let Kapisi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T3#
Kapisi moves in looking to clinch but Leng pushes him off.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leng throws a right hand that misses
and Kapisi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leng throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Kapisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kapisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapisi moves away from the strike by Leng. #CL2#
Kapisi rushes Leng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kapisi lands an uppercut.
Leng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kapisi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leng backwards.
Kapisi scores with a shot to the side of Leng's head.
Leng is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapisi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leng is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fu Leng has been cut.
Good body shot from Kapisi. #T4#
Kapisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kapisi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kapisi lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kapisi.
Kapisi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapisi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kapisi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leng takes a shot to the head.
Leng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kapisi.
Leng throws a punch but it's blocked by Kapisi.
Leng is trying to break free.
Kapisi tries to work over Leng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapisi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kapisi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leng wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keone Kapisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fu Leng's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kapisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leng. #CL2#
Kapisi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leng wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leng. #BC#
Leng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch.
Kapisi pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Leng breaks the clinch.
Fu Leng is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leng throws out the jab. #CL2#
Kapisi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi is working Leng over against the cage.
Kapisi misses with the head strike. #T1#
The referee calls for Kapisi to work.
Kapisi lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Leng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leng throws a hook but Kapisi avoids it easily.
Kapisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Kapisi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leng doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kapisi is looking to slow Leng down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Kapisi rushes Leng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keone Kapisi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kapisi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kapisi misses with a body punch.
Kapisi lands a shoulder strike.
Kapisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kapisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leng goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Leng is trying to force a seperation but Kapisi has the dominant position.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Leng.
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!
Leng blocks an uppercut.
Leng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kapisi.
Leng blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
Leng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kapisi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leng backwards. #CUT2#
Fu Leng's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leng. #BC#
Leng manages to break the clinch.
Leng misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kapisi misses with an uppercut.
Leng avoids the body shot from Kapisi.
Leng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leng backing away here, and Kapisi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kapisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leng looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi unleashes a big counter combination but Leng bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leng throws a head kick that misses.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Leng is having none of it.
Leng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapisi.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leng moves away.
Leng throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kapisi avoids it.#CL2#
Kapisi closes the distance and clinches.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leng.
Leng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi blocks an uppercut.
Leng prevents a body shot from Kapisi.
Leng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leng blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kapisi taking a breather.
Leng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Leng blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kapisi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi is leaning against Leng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kapisi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leng scores with a shot to the side of Kapisi's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kapisi.
Kapisi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lengs head.
Kapisi lands a left hand.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi looking to throw knees to the head but Leng is blocking nicely.
Kapisi lands a body punch.
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keone Kapisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fu Leng's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Kapisi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leng's calf.#CL2#
Kapisi forces Leng back against the cage and clinches.
Leng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Leng manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Leng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leng tries to break the clinch but Kapisi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapisi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kapisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kapisi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leng is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kapisi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kapisi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leng.
Kapisi lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kapisi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kapisi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kapisi lands an elbow inside that Leng shrugs off.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi lands a body punch.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Leng controls the action.
Kapisi pushes Leng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kapisi.
Kapisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kapisi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fu Leng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leng controls his hands.
Leng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Fu Leng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kapisi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapisi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kapisi. #ROC2#
Leng is rocked!
Kapisi pushes Leng against the cage. Kapisi is working some dirty boxing. Kapisi pushes off with a quick right hook! Leng goes down! Leng tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kapisi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keone Kapisi waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Fu Leng was interviewed post fight and said 'Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.'.

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Jab, jab by Friedrichsen - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut.
Friedrichsen lands a jab-cross combination.
Akodo thumps Friedrichsen with a low kick.
Akodo cracks Friedrichsen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Crunch! Akodo slams his shin into Friedrichsen's torso.
Friedrichsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akodo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akodo fails to land with a series of punches.
Akodo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akodo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedrichsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Akodo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Akodo moves into the clinch.
Friedrichsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Akodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akodo blocks a jab.
Akodo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akodo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen punishes Akodo's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Akodo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akodo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Friedrichsen throws a looping overhand right but Akodo ducks down to avoid it.
Friedrichsen slips a jab from Akodo.
Friedrichsen lands the left hand.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Friedrichsen's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Friedrichsen looks to land a left hand but Akodo moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Akodo.
Akodo loads up on a big right hand but Friedrichsen slips the punch.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akodo.
A nice side step and Akodo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toturi Akodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Friedrichsen does it's job there.
Akodo throws a leg kick that misses.
Friedrichsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Friedrichsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akodo.
Friedrichsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akodo in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Toturi Akodo's cut even more.#T2#
Akodo avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen backing away here, and Akodo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akodo just misses with a punch to the body.
Akodo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Akodo checks it. #CL2#
Akodo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Akodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friedrichsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akodo throws a jab when Friedrichsen was well out of range.
Akodo cracks Friedrichsen with a good jab.
Friedrichsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akodo.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Akodo scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Erik Friedrichsen's cut is getting worse.
Friedrichsen throws out a loose jab but Akodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akodo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Friedrichsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akodo.
Akodo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friedrichsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Friedrichsen lands with a good body shot.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Akodo moves out of range.
Akodo looks to land a right hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
The fighters circling - Akodo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Akodo's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akodo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Friedrichsen is out of range and Akodo settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Akodo.
Friedrichsen misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Friedrichsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akodo.
Friedrichsen works the jab nicely.
Friedrichsen throws a looping overhand right but Akodo ducks down to avoid it.
Akodo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Akodo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akodo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akodo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akodo throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akodo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akodo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Friedrichsen.
A punch combination from Akodo misses.
Akodo connects with a crisp jab.
Friedrichsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akodo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Friedrichsen back to the cage. Akodo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedrichsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Akodo misses the target.
Akodo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akodo digs a good hook to Friedrichsen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toturi Akodo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akodo. That's going to slow Friedrichsen down.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Akodo's head but Akodo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akodo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Friedrichsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erik Friedrichsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Akodo lands a body shot.
Akodo throws a body punch but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
Akodo slips a jab and a cross from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Akodo. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Akodo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akodo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akodo. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Akodo. That's going to slow Friedrichsen down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akodo.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Akodo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friedrichsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Friedrichsen misses its intended target.
Akodo unleashes a big counter combination but Friedrichsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akodo swings widly with a right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Friedrichsen tries to score with a low kick but Akodo moves his leg out of the way.
Akodo swinging wildly here.
Akodo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Friedrichsen misses the jab.
Friedrichsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akodo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akodo misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Friedrichsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedrichsen jabs Akodo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Friedrichsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Akodo's head but Akodo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedrichsen tests Akodo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
The cut above Toturi Akodo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akodo checks a leg kick.
Akodo walks into a straight right hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut.
Friedrichsen is looking to slow Akodo down with leg kicks.
Akodo throws the left hand but Friedrichsen avoids the punch easily.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook to the body
and Akodo counters with a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akodo was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedrichsen.#T3#
Akodo ducks under a wild hook from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Akodo tenderised Friedrichsen's leg. Friedrichsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Friedrichsen wants to slow Akodo down by chopping away at his legs.
Akodo scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedrichsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Akodo off the cage and back into range.
Akodo throws the left hand but Friedrichsen avoids the punch easily.
Friedrichsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Akodo avoids it.
Akodo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Akodo.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
Friedrichsen looks to throw the jab but Akodo is out of range.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akodo moves away.
Akodo lands a head shot.
Akodo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akodo, right into the meat.
A low kick from Akodo is predictable there
and Friedrichsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
Toturi Akodo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Akodo throws a low kick, looking for Friedrichsen's leg but Friedrichsen calmly moves out of range.
Friedrichsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akodo walks into a straight right hand from Friedrichsen.#ROC#
Akodo is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
Toturi Akodo was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing a fight is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence is a tragedy.'.

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Shinjo lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco OGrady has been cut.
OGrady turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shinjo with a hook.
Altansarnai Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OGrady cracks Shinjo with a good jab.
OGrady scores with a body shot.
OGrady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shinjo under the eye.
OGrady throws a right and a left that Shinjo avoids nicely.
We've been told by OGrady's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shinjo connects with the punch.
OGrady finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shinjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
OGrady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OGrady cracks a nice hook into Shinjo's ribs.
OGrady moves out of range of the strikes.
OGrady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OGrady lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shinjo will feel that in the morning.
OGrady dips to his left and cracks Shinjo with an uppercut!
OGrady thows a body kick. Shinjo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinjo misses the target.
Shinjo throws out a loose jab but OGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shinjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OGrady.#T1#
OGrady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shinjo stuns OGrady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinjo manages to avoid it.
OGrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinjo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OGrady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinjo misses the target.
Shinjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinjo was well out of range. Poor timing from OGrady.
A big right from Shinjo misses.
OGrady tries to close the distance and clinch but Shinjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from OGrady tenderised Shinjo's leg. Shinjo is trying to keep his angry face on.
OGrady moves away from the strike by Shinjo.
OGrady is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OGrady tries to clinch there but Shinjo circles away.
Shinjo misses with a body shot.
OGrady swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shinjo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shinjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OGrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinjo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OGrady at a distance. #T2#
OGrady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for OGrady.
OGrady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OGrady fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinjo takes a swing at OGrady's ribcage but misses.
OGrady darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shinjo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
OGrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinjo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for OGrady.
OGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OGrady is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OGrady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinjo.
Shinjo connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Shinjo.
OGrady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shinjo on the side of the head.
Shinjo's jab looks to have found its range, popping OGrady under the eye.#CUT2#
Rocco OGrady's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Shinjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
OGrady fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shinjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shinjo misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for OGrady.
OGrady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shinjo's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shinjo.
OGrady cracks Shinjo with a right hand to the side of the head.
OGrady throws an overhand right that lands on Shinjo's shoulder, as Shinjo tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Shinjo misses.
Shinjo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Shinjo.
OGrady wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - OGrady finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shinjo throws a hook but OGrady blocks it.
OGrady explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OGrady, right into the meat. #T4#
OGrady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. OGrady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shinjo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OGrady tries to close the distance and clinch but Shinjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinjo swats away the attempt to clinch by OGrady.
OGrady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinjo misses with a right hand
and OGrady counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shinjo moves out of range of the body kick from OGrady.
Shinjo misses with an uppercut. OGrady saw that one coming.
OGrady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OGrady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinjo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OGrady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OGrady scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Shinjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OGrady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinjo. Shinjo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shinjo throws a body punch but OGrady moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco OGrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco OGrady's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shinjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OGrady.
Shinjo swats away the attempt to clinch by OGrady.
OGrady takes a swing at Shinjo's ribcage but misses.
OGrady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinjo can do to turn this around?
OGrady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OGrady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinjo circles away quickly and effectively.
OGrady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a looping right.
OGrady misses with a wild body shot.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OGrady moves away.
OGrady dodges the punch combination from Shinjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinjo swings for the body but OGrady moves out of range.
OGrady lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
OGrady slips under a jab.
Shinjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shinjo misses with a shot to the body
and OGrady counters with a good low kick that Shinjo was not able to check.
OGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shinjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinjo blocks a low kick nicely.
Shinjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocco OGrady is winning the standup battle so far.
OGrady turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OGrady lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shinjo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OGrady tries to clinch but Shinjo moves out of range.
Shinjo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OGrady circles away quickly and effectively.
Shinjo throws a jab when OGrady was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - OGrady finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OGrady feints and then cracks Shinjo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shinjo down.
Shinjo just misses with a punch to the body.
OGrady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shinjo's calf.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OGrady is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shinjo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OGrady lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OGrady tries to land a front kick but Shinjo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OGrady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OGrady lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Shinjo is rocked!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from OGrady.
Shinjo is still on wobbly legs! Can OGrady finish him?
OGrady connects with a nice looking jab.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OGrady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OGrady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinjo.
Shinjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shinjo is breathing heavily.
Shinjo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and OGrady counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from OGrady.
Shinjo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. OGrady shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Shinjo is backing up but OGrady catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Shinjo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! OGrady Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco OGrady!
After winning the bout, Rocco OGrady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Altansarnai Shinjo had this to say: 'I'm not completely useless, I can still serve as a bad example.'.

Event: RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Shiba tries to get set, Holmes Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Shiba manages to avoid the attempt.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Shiba moves to the side
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiba.#T1#
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiba manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Shiba closes the distance and clinches.
Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shiba's head.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from Shiba. #T3#
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Shiba has him pressed against the cage.
Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Shiba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Shiba misses with the head strike. #T4#
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Shiba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Shiba throws a sloppy strike and Holmes Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shiba is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Holmes Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tsukune Shiba had this to say: 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Togashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Togashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Togashi's head.
Togashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Togashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams thows a body kick. Togashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams defending well as Togashi loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a body shot.
It looked like Togashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Togashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Togashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Togashi ducks down to avoid it.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Togashi lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Togashi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Togashi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Togashi's head.#T1#
Williams connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Togashi is rocked!
Togashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Togashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Togashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Togashi lands the left hand.#KD2#
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Togashi crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Togashi back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a low kick but Togashi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Togashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Togashi.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Togashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Togashi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#KD2#
Williams sends Togashi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Williams is motioning to the referee to let Togashi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Togashi counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Togashi counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tyrell Williams has been cut.
Togashi throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. #T2#
Williams cracks Togashi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Togashi falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Williams!
Yokuni Togashi was interviewed post fight and said 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Jab from Slater.
We've been informed that Hida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slater avoids the body shot from Hida.
Hida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hida.
Hida misses with a hook to the body
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hida moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Hida misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida won't allow it.
Hida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hida misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Hida has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Hida to the mat.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Hida from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Hida pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Hida keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hida is keeping the position for now.
Slater won't allow Hida to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slater wants to control from the top but Hida keeps moving.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Hida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hida is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Hida!
Hida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hida trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hida is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hida is pushing down on Slater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slater is fighting to maintain full guard but Hida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hida trying to pass the guard but Slater defending well. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater tries to roll over but Hida keeps him under control.
Slater is pressing down on Hida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hida wants to get up but he can't break Slater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hida's guard. #REVR##T4#
Slater wants to pass the guard but Hida is keeping the position.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Hida trying to control the position.
Slater pushing down on Hida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slater is keen to just control but Hida is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater prevents Hida from improving his position.
Hida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hida is looking to escape.
Hida trying to control from the bottom.
Hida is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater 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#
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater scores with the left hand. Hida knows he should have avoided that one.
Hida works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Hida tries to clinch up.
Hida throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Hida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hida digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Hida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Hida has Slater up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida won't allow it. #BC2#
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Hida moved out of range.
Hida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hida.
Kisada Hida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater with a nice cross.
Hida tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hida clinches with his opponent.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Hida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hida.
Slater tries to pull guard but Hida holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Slater pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Slater looking to control.
Hida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hida tries to stand but Slater is controlling from the bottom.
Hida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater has Hida pulled in close to control his posture.
Hida preventing the sweep.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slater being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hida stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hida's guard. #REVR#
Slater won't allow Hida to sweep him here. #SUB#
Slater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater wants to control from the top but Hida keeps moving.
Slater is really struggling to control Hida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hida keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass. #T4#
Slater stops Hida from standing up.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Hida is retaining full guard.
Hida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater passes into half guard.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Hida is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hida is trying to control Slater's posture. Slater takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hida! Slater is rotating here... this could be the end... Hida is out! Slater has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tim Slater!
In his post fight interview, Tim Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Kisada Hida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wonder why his fists keeps getting bigger until I got hit.'.

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Hantei misses with a looping right.
Floyd throws an off balance right hand
and Hantei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hantei misses with a lunging right hand
letting Floyd counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
Hantei looks to score with a jab to the body but Floyd is just out of range.
Hantei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Hantei lands.
Hantei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Floyd misses its target.
Hantei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Floyd.
Floyd dodges the punch combination from Hantei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hantei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hantei scores with a one two! Floyd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 left and a right from Hantei both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the body from Hantei misses
and Floyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hantei looks to throw the jab but Floyd is out of range.
Floyd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Floyd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Floyd cracks Hantei with a good jab.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Floyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hantei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut even more.
Hantei misses with a double jab
and Floyd counters with a big right hand! Oh Hantei is in trouble here! Floyd follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei spoke after the fight, saying 'Being brave means to know something is scary, difficult, and dangerous, and doing it anyway, because the possibility of winning the fight is worth the chance of losing it.'.

Event: RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Ryoshun moves out of range.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryoshun.
Kraag lands a jab to Ryoshun's midsection.
Ryoshun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kraag throws a hook but Ryoshun blocks it.
Ryoshun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraag misses with a right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a stiff right hand.
Kraag swings widly with a right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryoshun swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryoshun moves away.
Ryoshun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a crisp right that sends Kraag to the canvas! Ryoshun follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seishin Ryoshun!
An out of breath Seishin Ryoshun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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