Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Nishiyama fails to land the takedown.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
A low kick lands for Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Handler lands with a nice body punch.
Handler throws a looping overhand right but Nishiyama ducks down to avoid it.
Handler blocks a leg kick.
Nishiyama looks for a takedown but Handler sprawls well.#CL#
Nishiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handler scores with a hook to the body.
Handler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handler pushes off an throws an elbow but Nishiyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Handler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handler pushes off an throws an elbow but Nishiyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Handler 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!
Handler prevents Nishiyama from breaking the clinch.
Handler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nishiyama's efforts to push away.
Nishiyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handler backwards. #T1#
Handler misses with a punch to the body.
Handler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nishiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nishiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nishiyama is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama tries to pull guard but Handler won't allow it.
Handler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nishiyama or not.
Handler is looking for a takedown.
Nishiyama trying to stall but Handler improves his position.
Handler tries to throw a body punch but Nishiyama avoids it by throwing Handler back against the cage.
Handler lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Handler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nishiyama is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nishiyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Nishiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nishiyama is keeping the position for now.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nishiyama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nishiyama can't keep his opponent in guard - Handler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nishiyama is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Nishiyama defending well.
Nishiyama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Handler prevents Nishiyama from standing back up.
Nishiyama is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nishiyama avoid being mounted?
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!
Handler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nishiyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Nishiyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nishiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handler wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nishiyama is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nishiyama avoid being mounted?
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. Handler connects with a nice short shot to Nishiyama's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Handler wants to work for an arm triangle but Nishiyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Nishiyama defending well. #T4#
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Nishiyama pushes Handler off looking to stand but Handler dives back in and keeps control.
Handler is thwarting Nishiyama's attempts to control the position.
Nishiyama is in trouble now - Handler has advanced to mount!
Nishiyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Handler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nishiyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Handler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nishiyama is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nishiyama misses with an uppercut. Handler saw that one coming.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handler but Handler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nishiyama with a poor takedown
letting Handler counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Handler has cracked Nishiyama with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Handler lands another huge swinging hook and Nishiyama tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nishiyama, before Handler can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Handler!
A victorious Jacob Handler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Nishiyama clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nishiyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelvin trying to control the position but instead, Nishiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelvin into the cage.
A short right from Kelvin.
Nishiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to pull guard but Nishiyama won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Nishiyama is trying to push Kelvin away but Kelvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nishiyama's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kelvin - that landed with a thud.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin. #TD#
Kelvin pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kelvin working for submissions but it's allowed Nishiyama to get to half guard.
Nishiyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Nishiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nishiyama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelvin moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin is controlling Nishiyama's posture.
Kelvin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nishiyama won't allow Kelvin to sweep him here.
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kelvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kelvin working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily. #SUB#
Nishiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SU2#
Nishiyama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Decent striking displayed by Kelvin there.
Nishiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nishiyama somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Nishiyama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nishiyama throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.#T4#
Nishiyama catches Kelvin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Nishiyama rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelvin scores with a shot to the side of Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Nishiyama back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Kelvin throws a lazy right hand but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelvin takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nishiyama scores with a takedown into Kelvin's guard.#SUB#
Kelvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurou Nishiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nishiyama scores with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Kelvin misses its intended target.
Kelvin throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.#TD2#
Nishiyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kelvin looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelvin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Kelvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nishiyama defends it easily.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nishiyama wants to stand but Kelvin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nishiyama advances position into side control!
Kelvin trying his best to control but Nishiyama has mounted him.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Kelvin is squirming around, avoiding Nishiyama's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nishiyama lands a big shot there that rocks Kelvin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelvin is working to get back to half guard.
Nishiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurou Nishiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama postures up.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is having none of it.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position but Nishiyama isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Nishiyama wants to control the pace but Kelvin is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nishiyama controlling the pace for now.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama dives in and grabs Kelvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelvin pushes down on Nishiyama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown
and Kelvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a hook
and Nishiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelvin misses with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a looping right.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama connects with a high kick. #T1#
Nice jab there from Kelvin.
Nishiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin throws out a loose jab but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kelvin misses.
Nishiyama looks to land a body kick but Kelvin moved away.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nishiyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelvin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kelvin is looking to control Nishiyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Nishiyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelvin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Nishiyama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kelvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nishiyama trying to control from half guard but Kelvin is working away.
Kelvin tries to roll over but Nishiyama keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nishiyama is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kelvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nishiyama pulls his head out easily.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kelvin wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Nishiyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!
Nishiyama is looking to take a break and control but Kelvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.#T4##SU2#
Nishiyama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelvin as he connects with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a right hand
and Kelvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelvin misses with a looping left.
Nishiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Nishiyama wants to clinch but Kelvin slips to the side
and Kelvin counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses.
Kelvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nishiyama tries to counter with a clinch but Kelvin shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurou Nishiyama.
I've got Nishiyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CCC 81
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nishiyama defends it nicely.
Illir slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama leaves Illir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Illir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nishiyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Illir finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nishiyama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Illir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Illir avoids them all with ease.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Illir goes for a double leg but Nishiyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nishiyama continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Illir has Nishiyama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nishiyama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Illir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nishiyama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Illir to the mat. Illir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Illir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nishiyama trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom. #T1#
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nishiyama is one step ahead there.
Nishiyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Illir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nishiyama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Illir working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nishiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Illir is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Illir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Illir with that takedown attempt.
Nishiyama is looking for the big counter here.
Mehdi Illir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in and bounces Illir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nishiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Illir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Nishiyama from controlling successfully.
Nishiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Illir is keeping the position for now.
Nishiyama trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Illir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nishiyama defends it easily.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Illir keeping full guard, as Nishiyama tries to pass.
Illir controlling the position.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Nishiyama from controlling successfully.
Nishiyama wants to pass the guard but Illir is keeping the position.
Illir is trying to keep Nishiyama in close. #SU2#
Illir is working an open guard so Nishiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Nishiyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Nishiyama from controlling successfully. #T4#
Illir is looking to sweep but instead, Nishiyama has passed into half guard.
Illir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Illir is looking for a sweep. Nishiyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Illir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Illir postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nishiyama. #TD2#
Illir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nishiyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nishiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Illir.#SU2#
Nishiyama gets to his feet - Illir follows without any prompting.
Some bone on bone action there as Illir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Illir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nishiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Illir somewhat.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Illir misses with a takedown
and Nishiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Illir shoots for a double leg takedown but Nishiyama sprawls well. He's pushed Illir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Illir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nishiyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Illir looking for a sweep but Nishiyama has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nishiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurou Nishiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nishiyama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nishiyama prevents Illir from getting the reversal.
Illir is working hard here to advance position.
Nishiyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Nishiyama landing strikes from the mount and Illir is in trouble! #T2#
Nishiyama scoring with strikes but Illir is staying in there.
Illir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nishiyama tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Illir.
Nishiyama trying to control the action but Illir is working from the bottom.
Illir works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Illir working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Illir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nishiyama content to stall in guard here.
Illir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Illir works over Nishiyama with some ground and pound from guard.
Illir passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nishiyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Illir.
Nishiyama is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Illir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Illir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Illir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nishiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Illir is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nishiyama thuds his right hand into Illir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nishiyama misses with a body shot.
Illir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nishiyama defends well and Illir ends up having to push Nishiyama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nishiyama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Illir tries to keep at a distance but Nishiyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nishiyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Illir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir is looking to control Nishiyama's arms but Nishiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illir has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nishiyama darts in and clinches Illir up against the cage.#BC2#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Illir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nishiyama did well to prevent Illir getting side control.
Nishiyama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nishiyama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Illir content to stall in guard here.
Illir throws a strike but Nishiyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nishiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Illir.
Nishiyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Illir is pulling down on Nishiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Nishiyama, at least for the moment.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Nishiyama from controlling successfully. #T2#
Illir wants to sweep here but Nishiyama controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Illir is working an open guard so Nishiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt
and Nishiyama counters with a low kick, right behind Illir 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nishiyama is fending him off so far but Illir persists. Nope, Nishiyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Nishiyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Illir with a body shot.#TD#
Illir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Illir working away.
Nishiyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nishiyama is trying to control Illir's posture but Illir avoids it. #T3#
Nishiyama is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Illir asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Illir trying to control the position but Nishiyama is working away.
Nishiyama is trying to control Illir's posture but Illir avoids it.
Nishiyama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Illir is staying active.
Illir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Illir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Nishiyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nishiyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Illir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Illir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nishiyama struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nishiyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mehdi Illir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurou Nishiyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nishiyama struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurou Nishiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nishiyama 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CCC 72
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Lacroix stuffs the takedown attempt from Nishiyama. Nishiyama gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nishiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lacroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishiyama sizes up Lacroix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nishiyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Nishiyama scores with a four punch combination!
Nishiyama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nishiyama duly obliges.
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!
An inside leg kick from Nishiyama misses.
Lacroix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lacroix throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix cracks Nishiyama with an open hand slap.#T1#
Lacroix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nishiyama moves out of range as Lacroix strikes.
Nishiyama wants to counter with a clinch but Lacroix pushes him away.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nishiyama wants to slow Lacroix down by chopping away at his legs.
Lacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nishiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Nishiyama is rocked!
Lacroix fakes the body blow, causing Nishiyama to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nishiyama goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godfrey Lacroix!

Event: CCC 69
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gamboa gets the takedown into side control.
Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Kenyatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gamboa.
Gamboa scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
Kenyatta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gamboa.
Gamboa lands some shots froms side control.
Kenyatta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gamboa connects with a decent elbow.
Kenyatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamboa is controlling Kenyatta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kenyatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Gamboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gamboa is holding on to half guard well.
Gamboa manages to get to full guard.
Gamboa 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.
Gamboa pulls Kenyatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Kenyatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kenyatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenyatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenyatta pushes down on Gamboa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Gamboa dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gamboa trying to control here.
Kenyatta prevents Gamboa from improving his position.
Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gamboa is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gamboa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kenyatta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gamboa is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.#T3#
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gamboa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gamboa.
Kenyatta won't allow Gamboa to sweep him here.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gamboa's guard.
Gamboa tries to get to full guard but Kenyatta has control of the leg.
Kenyatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gamboa's head.
Gamboa is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard.
Gamboa controlling the position for now.#T4#
Gamboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gamboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenyatta's guard. #REVR#
Kenyatta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Gamboa throws a strike but Kenyatta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kenyatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gamboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenyatta lands a couple of digs.
Gamboa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guilherme Gamboa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adisa Kenyatta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenyatta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenyatta fails with the takedown.
Guilherme Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenyatta sprawls well. Kenyatta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenyatta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamboa circles away.
Kenyatta shoots in for a double leg but Gamboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenyatta sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gamboa gets a takedown into half guard.
Gamboa drops an elbow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta trying to hold on to Gamboa's head to control him but Gamboa postures up.
Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control.
Gamboa working Kenyatta over with strikes.
Kenyatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Gamboa prevents Kenyatta from improving his position.
Gamboa scores with a big shot! Kenyatta's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kenyatta! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa!
During a confident post fight interview, Guilherme Gamboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 63 : Al Dariush vs Klimov
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama lands a front kick.
Pamungkas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas avoids the body shot from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pamungkas.
Nishiyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Nishiyama tries to clinch up but Pamungkas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nishiyama lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Nishiyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pamungkas is looking to stand back up but Nishiyama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pamungkas. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamungkas punching from the bottom.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas gets full guard.#T1#
Pamungkas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nishiyama wants to control from the top but Pamungkas keeps moving.
Pamungkas trying to keep a closed guard but Nishiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Nishiyama preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Pamungkas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pamungkas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nishiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Pamungkas tries to counter it with a takedown but Nishiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Pamungkas lands a leg kick that knocks Nishiyama off balance momentarily.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick which misses Nishiyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Nishiyama tries to avoid it. #CL#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nishiyama.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pamungkas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pamungkas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nishiyama misses with a wild combination.
Nishiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Nishiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pamungkas as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Nishiyama pushes Pamungkas up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Pamungkas.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Pamungkas. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tries to break free but Pamungkas pushes him back against the cage.
Pamungkas scores with a shot to the side of Nishiyama's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Pamungkas to work.
Nishiyama is trying to force a seperation but Pamungkas has the dominant position.#BC#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
Nishiyama swinging wildly here.
Nishiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Pamungkas lands a nice shot that snaps Nishiyama's head back.
Nishiyama throws a front kick aimed at Pamungkas's knee but Pamungkas avoids it well. #TD#
Nishiyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pamungkas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nishiyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamungkas tries to work over Nishiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pamungkas scores with a head kick. Nishiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nishiyama tries to score with a low kick but Pamungkas moves his leg out of the way.
Nishiyama defending well as Pamungkas loads up on a big left hand.
Pamungkas looks to land a right hand but Nishiyama moved out of range.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pamungkas throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Nishiyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pamungkas is looking to stand back up but Nishiyama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pamungkas.
Nishiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nishiyama is thwarting Pamungkas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Pamungkas as he checks the leg kick.
Nishiyama wants to clinch up but Pamungkas keeps it at a distance.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama throws a front kick that sends Pamungkas stumbling back into the cage.
Pamungkas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pamungkas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nishiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pamungkas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiyama.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nishiyama.
Pamungkas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama drops his hands momentarily. Pamungkas doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nishiyama staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nishiyama doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
An out of breath Bambang Pamungkas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Cross changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kenyatta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cross has knee on belly momentarily but Kenyatta bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Cross is working for a kimura but Kenyatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenyatta wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenyatta is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenyatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cross trying to work for an americana but Kenyatta has managed to regain full guard.
Cross preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kenyatta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kenyatta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kenyatta! #REVR#
Cross sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Kenyatta wants to pass to mount but Cross is defending the position.
Cross taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
Kenyatta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kenyatta lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kenyatta there.
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. Kenyatta connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cross looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kenyatta pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Cross regains half guard.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kenyatta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kenyatta trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenyatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenyatta pulls his head out easily.
Cross has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
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. Kenyatta connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenyatta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Cross is rocked!#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenyatta drops an elbow to the side of Cross's head.
Kenyatta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Kenyatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenyatta sprawls well. Kenyatta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenyatta to the mat! Kenyatta manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Cross is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kenyatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kenyatta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kenyatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenyatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adisa Kenyatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenyatta lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Cross looking for a guillotine here but Kenyatta defends easily. #SUB2#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenyatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenyatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kenyatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenyatta trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kenyatta postures up in Cross's guard and throws a big left but Cross blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenyatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenyatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenyatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Kenyatta lands a couple of elbows.
Kenyatta throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Cross working for a triangle but Kenyatta defends it easily. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kenyatta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cross's head.#SUB2#
Cross has his foot on Kenyatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenyatta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for a triangle but Kenyatta pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenyatta is aware though and is defending well.
Kenyatta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Kenyatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenyatta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenyatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cross has wrist control.
Kenyatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cross had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenyatta defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Cross wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kenyatta distracts Cross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kenyatta wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kenyatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenyatta has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenyatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for a triangle but Kenyatta pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Cross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kenyatta quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenyatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenyatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Kenyatta trying to control but Cross postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenyatta sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cross is working for a kimura but Kenyatta is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenyatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross. #T1##SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kenyatta defends it well. #SUB2#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenyatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenyatta is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
Kenyatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Kenyatta.
Kenyatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross advances position into side control!
Kenyatta sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cross is working for a kimura but Kenyatta is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kenyatta defends it well. #T3#
Kenyatta is controlling Cross's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kenyatta wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenyatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kenyatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross. #SUB2#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kenyatta is concentrating on defense, preventing Cross from advancing position. #SUB2#
Cross trying to work for an americana but Kenyatta has managed to regain full guard.
Kenyatta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cross postures up.
Cross pushing down on Kenyatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kenyatta is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenyatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kenyatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Cross!
Simon Cross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Oystenteller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oystenteller circles away quickly and effectively.
Oystenteller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oystenteller if he has to take too many more of those.
Nishiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nishiyama misses with a leg kick.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Nishiyama lands a left and a right that send Oystenteller crashing to the mat, dazed. Nishiyama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oystenteller as he jumps to the side.
Nishiyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Oystenteller is rocked!
Oystenteller wants to stay close but Nishiyama steps back to make room for something. Oystenteller seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nishiyama and Oystenteller drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama!
Darstknasset Oystenteller spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: CCC 43 : Wilder vs Obama
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Kenyatta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kenyatta 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.
Schlepper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kenyatta pulls Schlepper in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schlepper advances position into side control!
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it.
Kenyatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schlepper controls the position from side control.
Schlepper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kenyatta for as long as he can get away with.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenyatta tries to buck Schlepper off but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schlepper tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenyatta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schlepper controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schlepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Schlepper keeps him under control.
Schlepper works his way into full mount!
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Kenyatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Kenyatta wants to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.#T4#
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kenyatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Kenyatta regains half guard.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Kenyatta wants to sweep but Schlepper has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huug Schlepper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Schlepper shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenyatta's guard.
Kenyatta is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schlepper dives into side control. #REVB#
Schlepper in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Schlepper is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenyatta is defending well.
Schlepper takes a little break here. Kenyatta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kenyatta tries to bench press Schlepper off him but Schlepper keeps the position.
Schlepper slows the pace down.
Kenyatta is looking to reverse the position.
Schlepper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schlepper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenyatta tries to bench press Schlepper off him but Schlepper keeps the position.
Kenyatta is letting Schlepper control him for a moment.
Kenyatta throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Huug Schlepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenyatta can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Kenyatta is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Schlepper forces Kenyatta back against the cage and clinches.
Kenyatta throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Schlepper has picked Kenyatta up - he's going for a ride! Schlepper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kenyatta tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schlepper manages to move to mount!
Kenyatta is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper takes Kenyatta's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kenyatta is in trouble. #T4#
Schlepper has the hooks in. Kenyatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlepper is not going to allow Kenyatta to sit and survive in this position.
Schlepper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schlepper keeps control of the position as Kenyatta tries to break free.
Schlepper has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Schlepper just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huug Schlepper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kenyatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlepper.
Schlepper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenyatta at a distance. #CL2#
Kenyatta has closed the distance and engaged Schlepper in a clinch. #TD#
Schlepper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schlepper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta 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.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Schlepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schlepper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Schlepper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schlepper working away.
Kenyatta is being controlled here.
Kenyatta tries to improve position but can't.
Kenyatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlepper controls the position.
Kenyatta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schlepper taking a breather here. #T2#
Schlepper working away.
Kenyatta is looking for a sweep.
Schlepper moves into full mount! #SUB#
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Kenyatta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenyatta is looking to improve his position but Schlepper isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlepper controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Kenyatta regains half guard.
Schlepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schlepper.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Schlepper keeps him under control.
Schlepper content to control rather than advance.
Kenyatta wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Schlepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenyatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenyatta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schlepper controlling the action here.#SUB#
Schlepper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenyatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schlepper passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huug Schlepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schlepper, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beckley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Beckley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nishiyama!
Nishiyama lands with a shot to the body.
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Beckley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nishiyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nishiyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beckley swivels and escapes.#CL#
Beckley rushes Nishiyama and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nishiyama has had enough of the clinch but Beckley keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Beckley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nishiyama.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Nishiyama can't break the clinch.
Nishiyama is trying to break free.
Beckley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nishiyama's efforts to push away.
Nishiyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nishiyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beckley has him pressed against the cage.
Nishiyama tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Nishiyama back against the cage.
Beckley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nishiyama.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A short right from Beckley. #T2##BC2#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckley's waist but Beckley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishiyama off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckley misses the target.
Nishiyama dips to his left and cracks Beckley with an uppercut!#CL#
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Beckley has Nishiyama pressed against the cage, preventing Nishiyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nishiyama working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nishiyama is trying to push Beckley away but Beckley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Nishiyama pulls guard effortlessly.
Beckley wants to stand but Nishiyama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nishiyama pulls Beckley in close to his closed guard and prevents Beckley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beckley postures up.
Nishiyama has a closed guard, preventing Beckley from standing up. #SU#
Nishiyama is working an open guard so Beckley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Beckley pushes Nishiyama up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Nishiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Nishiyama is working for takedown but Beckley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nishiyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nishiyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beckley to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Nishiyama fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for Nishiyama.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Nishiyama is blocking nicely.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Beckley.
Beckley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beckley enables Nishiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beckley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nishiyama is pushing down on Beckley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckley is fighting to maintain full guard but Nishiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Beckley has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Nishiyama pulls guard effortlessly.
Beckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nishiyama wants to sweep here but Beckley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beckley postures up. #SU#
Beckley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Beckley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nishiyama swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta goes for a double leg but Ilmarinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilmarinen continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot that sends Kenyatta's belly button to the back.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenyatta thinking.
Kenyatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Kenyatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmarinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenyatta is breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen clobbers Kenyatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenyatta has time to react.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenyatta tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away easily
and Ilmarinen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisu Ilmarinen!

Event: CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaburagi tries to sprawl out of it but Nishiyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaburagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Kaburagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Kaburagi, looking for a takedown. Nishiyama pushes Kaburagi against the cage but Kaburagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and moves away.
Akira Kaburagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Nishiyama with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Nishiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaburagi prevents Nishiyama from improving his position.
Kaburagi stalling. #T1#
Nishiyama is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Kaburagi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaburagi working over Nishiyama with some ground and pound. Nishiyama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nishiyama pushes Kaburagi off looking to stand but Kaburagi dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nishiyama gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nishiyama working for submissions but it's allowed Kaburagi to get to half guard.
Nishiyama is staying active underneath Kaburagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nishiyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaburagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nishiyama tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Kaburagi works his way into full mount!
Kaburagi lands a couple of good shots and Nishiyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Kaburagi is looking for a choke. Nishiyama gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nishiyama manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Nishiyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaburagi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nishiyama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nishiyama keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nishiyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi with a hook.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaburagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nishiyama is fending him off so far but Kaburagi persists. Nope, Nishiyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaburagi has his takedown stuffed
and Nishiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nishiyama.#TD#
Kaburagi looking to score a takedown here. Nishiyama is defending well but Kaburagi drives through and ends up in Nishiyama's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kaburagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nishiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nishiyama tries to strike from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Nishiyama has his feet on Kaburagi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nishiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kaburagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Nishiyama as Kaburagi shoots in.
Nishiyama digs a good hook to Kaburagi's body.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaburagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Kaburagi avoids them all with ease.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaburagi as he avoids it easily.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and moves away.
Nishiyama is looking to clinch.
Nishiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses. #TD#
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaburagi trying to control but Nishiyama is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
Nishiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi lands a couple of elbows.
Kaburagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nishiyama has momentary wrist control but Kaburagi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi 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.#T3#
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nishiyama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaburagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nishiyama.
Kaburagi lands some shots froms side control.
Nishiyama is trying to improve his position.
Nishiyama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Nishiyama is looking to reverse the position.
Kaburagi has control of an arm but Nishiyama manages to advance to Kaburagi's back!
Kaburagi is keeping busy.
Nishiyama trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kaburagi doesn't escape.
Nishiyama trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Kaburagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nishiyama has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control.
Nishiyama throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kaburagi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiyama is trying to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nishiyama wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaburagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nishiyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nishiyama looks to move to half guard but instead Kaburagi has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB#
Kaburagi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nishiyama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nishiyama shrugs it off.
Nishiyama is looking to get to half guard.
Kaburagi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nishiyama wants to control but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Kaburagi lands a big elbow. #T2#
Nishiyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaburagi looking to control but Nishiyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaburagi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kaburagi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nishiyama looks a forlorn figure.
Nishiyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nishiyama is fighting to break Kaburagi's control of his arms but Kaburagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Nishiyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaburagi has wrist control.
Nishiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Nishiyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nishiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nishiyama tries to stand but Kaburagi is controlling from the bottom.
Kaburagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nishiyama controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kaburagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaburagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
A very excited looking Akira Kaburagi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kenyatta misses.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kenyatta there.
Kenyatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenyatta throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenyatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner works Kenyatta's body with a nice hook.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenyatta throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenyatta.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Kenyatta looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kenyatta looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner punishes Kenyatta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenyatta doesn't seem phased though.
Kenyatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner with a hook.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenyatta in his tracks.
Kenyatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenyatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyatta off to one side.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenyatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Kenyatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kenyatta as Banner shoots in.
Banner thuds his right hand into Kenyatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Kenyatta. Kenyatta maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Kenyatta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Kenyatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control but Kenyatta is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta trying to control the position here.
Kenyatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Banner kicks Kenyatta off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Kenyatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner scores with a head kick. Kenyatta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenyatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenyatta's head. #ROC#Kenyatta is rocked!
Banner cracks Kenyatta with a left hook right on the temple and Kenyatta goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Banner lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kenyatta is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama misses with a leg kick.
Blackadder blocks a head kick by Nishiyama.
A nice side step and Blackadder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nishiyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackadder catches Nishiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nishiyama throws a right hand that Blackadder ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackadder also avoids with ease.
Nishiyama scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Blackadder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nishiyama has time to react.
Nishiyama thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body.
We've been hearing reports that Nishiyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nishiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nishiyama darts in and clinches Blackadder up against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackadder is trying to break the clinch but Nishiyama is controlling him.
Nishiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackadder won't allow it. #BC2#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackadder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Nishiyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackadder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder misses with a hook. Nishiyama ducked under it nicely.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackadder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick which misses Blackadder's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackadder tries to avoid it.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nishiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Nishiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackadder.
Nishiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nishiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Nishiyama's belly button to the back.#TD#
Nishiyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackadder did well to prevent Nishiyama getting side control.

Blackadder pushes Nishiyama off and gets back to his feet.
Nishiyama is looking to wear down Blackadder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackadder ducks under a wild hook from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nishiyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishiyama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blackadder there.
Nishiyama misses with a wild combination.
Blackadder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackadder checks the leg kick.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Crunch! Nishiyama slams his shin into Blackadder's torso.
Nishiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Nishiyama seems unphased.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nishiyama has a takedown stuffed.
Nishiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nishiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama lands a jab to Blackadder's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Blackadder takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nishiyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Nishiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Nishiyama slips the punch.#CL#
Nishiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackadder, pushing him back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to force a seperation but Blackadder has the dominant position.
Blackadder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nishiyama is defended easily by Blackadder.
A punch lands to the side of Nishiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Blackadder circles away easily
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Nice jab there from Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Nishiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nishiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama defending well as Blackadder loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Nishiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackadder looks to land a left hand but Nishiyama moved out of range nicely.
Nishiyama attempts a counter takedown but Blackadder avoids it well and moves away.
Nishiyama works Blackadder's body with a nice hook.
Blackadder lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder walks into a stiff left hand from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackadder missing with a left hand there. Nishiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nishiyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackadder will feel that in the morning.
Nishiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackadder throws out a powerful jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nishiyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackadder, which made it look bad.
Nishiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nishiyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackadder moves away from the strike by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackadder counters with a nice uppercut.
Nishiyama fails with the takedown.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Blackadder tries to sprawl but Nishiyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blackadder wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy. #ES2#
Blackadder kicks off Nishiyama and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blackadder.
Nishiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Nishiyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Nishiyama walks into a jab.#ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Nishiyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackadder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nishiyama's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nishiyama's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
A very excited looking Edmund Blackadder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thongrak is trying to defend but Kenyatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thongrak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenyatta on the ground.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Thongrak dodges it nicely.
Kenyatta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thongrak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thongrak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyatta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Thongrak is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thongrak keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kenyatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thongrak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thongrak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thongrak trying to control here.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thongrak has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thongrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thongrak tries to roll over but Kenyatta keeps him under control.
Thongrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Thongrak is rocked!
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Oh Thongrak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kenyatta slips a nice elbow through Thongrak's hands, connecting with Thongrak's forehead.
Kenyatta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thongrak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenyatta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thongrak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenyatta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nishiyama. Magomedov shrugs it off though. #KD#
Nishiyama lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Nishiyama takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Nishiyama lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Nishiyama waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nishiyama finish him?#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov wants to slow Nishiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Nishiyama circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Magomedov to the canvas! Magomedov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nishiyama keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Nishiyama in a clinch.
Nishiyama landing knees to the head.
Hoodwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hoodwell has managed to clinch.
Nishiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in and bounces Hoodwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nishiyama is standing up over Hoodwell. Hoodwell looks to escape but Nishiyama dives into side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nishiyama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Nishiyama unloading with bombs!
Hoodwell can't escape the position.
Hoodwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoodwell tries to get out of the position.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hoodwell wants to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nishiyama is landing with some decent strikes but Hoodwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoodwell is bucking up trying to escape but Nishiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell is looking to get to half guard.
Nishiyama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Hoodwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nishiyama scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nishiyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nishiyama working the head and body with strikes.
Hoodwell trying to control from the bottom.
Nishiyama stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nishiyama working Hoodwell over with strikes.
Nishiyama is controlling the pace.
It looks like Nishiyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nishiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoodwell to the ground. Nishiyama is now in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoodwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nishiyama manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nishiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoodwell being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hoodwell working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily. #T1#
Nishiyama content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Nishiyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Nishiyama stands up from Hoodwell's guard - Nishiyama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoodwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoodwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Nishiyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nishiyama also avoids with ease.
As Hoodwell backs off Nishiyama throws a huge counter combo but Hoodwell manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Nishiyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoodwell sprawls well initially but Nishiyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hoodwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is fighting to break Hoodwell's control of his arms but Hoodwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Hoodwell is working an open guard so Nishiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoodwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nishiyama.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nishiyama checks it well. #CL#
Hoodwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nishiyama pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Hoodwell misses with a two punch combination.
Hoodwell throws a head kick but Nishiyama moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nishiyama. That's going to slow Hoodwell down.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nishiyama keeps control of Hoodwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nishiyama lands an elbow inside.
Nishiyama digs a right hand into Hoodwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoodwell's gas tank.
Nishiyama lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nishiyama.
A short left from Nishiyama. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nishiyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nishiyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoodwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Nishiyama rushes Hoodwell and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoodwell throws out a leg kick but Nishiyama moves out of range and Hoodwell only half commits.
Nishiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoodwell's sensitive parts.
Whack! Nishiyama lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoodwell. The ref tackles Nishiyama to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoodwell was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kenyatta manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it. #TD#
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well. #T4#
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kenyatta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Sloppy strikes there by Kenyatta.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenyatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kenyatta swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kenyatta's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kenyatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kenyatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kenyatta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Kenyatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenyatta, not yet.
Kenyatta is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Kenyatta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson looking to control but Kenyatta passes into half guard.
Kenyatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenyatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenyatta.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kenyatta on that attempt.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenyatta takes one to the side of the head.
Kenyatta closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Kenyatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Kenyatta was not able to check.
Randall Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Jackson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kenyatta right on the button. Kenyatta goes down! Jackson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jackson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Jackson!

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Blackadder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nishiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackadder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nishiyama's hands.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackadder connects with the punch.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown but Blackadder shows good takedown defense.
Blackadder slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackadder scores with a jab. Nishiyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Blackadder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackadder.
Nishiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nishiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder avoids them all with ease.
Blackadder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nishiyama throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nishiyama's head backwards.#T1#
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nishiyama misses with a straight left.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackadder if he has to take too many more of those.
Nishiyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackadder is just out of range.
Blackadder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nishiyama. Those never looked like landing.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder connects with a right hand. Nishiyama shakes it off.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with an open hand slap.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Blackadder is having none of it.
Nishiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackadder was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiyama.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
A bone on bone clash there as Blackadder blocks the leg kick. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nishiyama.
Blackadder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nishiyama slips a jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Nishiyama tries to land a front kick but Blackadder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishiyama manages to avoid it.
Nishiyama swings for the body but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Blackadder moves out of range easily.
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Blackadder throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.#TD2#
Nishiyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blackadder trying to control here.
Nishiyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nishiyama wants to stand up but Blackadder has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Nishiyama is controlling well. #SU2#
Nishiyama decides to stand and escape the position.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nishiyama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackadder rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Nishiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Blackadder off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Nishiyama gets a clinch.
Blackadder has Nishiyama pressed against the cage, preventing Nishiyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder leaves Nishiyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick but Blackadder checks it.
Blackadder blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nishiyama has knocked Blackadder down with a huge combo! Nishiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Blackadder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Blackadder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Blackadder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Nishiyama misses.
Blackadder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nishiyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Blackadder seems to have got his legs back now.
Nishiyama goes for a double leg but Blackadder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackadder continues to drive forward.
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Blackadder, looking for a takedown. Nishiyama pushes Blackadder against the cage but Blackadder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackadder throws a hook but Nishiyama avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackadder, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Nishiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Nishiyama tries to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder with a nice cross.#CL2#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Blackadder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Blackadder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.#T1#
Nishiyama tries to clinch up.
Blackadder dips to his left and cracks Nishiyama with an uppercut!
Nishiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Blackadder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nishiyama thinking.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Nishiyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishiyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackadder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nishiyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackadder is fending him off so far but Nishiyama persists. Nope, Blackadder circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Blackadder. No joy for Nishiyama on that attempt.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama leaves his chin hanging out and Blackadder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nishiyama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nishiyama lands a high kick!
Nishiyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Nishiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nishiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nishiyama 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.
Nishiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Nishiyama didn't see that one coming.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nishiyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Nishiyama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nishiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Nishiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Nishiyama avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Nishiyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Peterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nishiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nishiyama moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Peterson thumps Nishiyama with a low kick.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Nishiyama back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nishiyama backwards.
Nishiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nishiyama throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Nishiyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nishiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
It looked like Peterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Nishiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Nishiyama tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nishiyama drops back down to his feet.
Nishiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nishiyama misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.#CL#
Peterson forces Nishiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiyama controls the action.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson working aggressively here. #BC#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nishiyama avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Nishiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Peterson wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Nishiyama saw that one coming.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishiyama connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Phoenix Peterson has been cut.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Nishiyama.
Peterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Nishiyama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
It looked like Peterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nishiyama.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phoenix Peterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nishiyama under the eye.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nishiyama avoided it.
Nishiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Nishiyama tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson clobbers Nishiyama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nishiyama can do to turn this around?
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson is looking to slow Nishiyama down with leg kicks.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Peterson scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Nishiyama.#T1#
Nishiyama blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nishiyama or not.
Nishiyama jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Nishiyama around his waist. Nishiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nishiyama decides to pull guard.
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
Nishiyama controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Nishiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nishiyama keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Nishiyama.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson passes Nishiyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Peterson moves into full mount! Nishiyama won't be happy about that!
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nishiyama is trying to stand up.
Peterson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nishiyama scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Peterson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Peterson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson made sure to mention his sponsor, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview.

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