Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Hongo ducks under a wild hook from Berchales.
Hongo shoots for a takedown but Berchales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berchales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Robert Hongo has been cut.
Berchales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berchales rushes Hongo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hongo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Berchales piles on the pressure and Hongo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Berchales!

Event: RFLFN-21 -Morris Vs Tud 3
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Wilson misses.
A solid body kick from Wilson.
Kortig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Kortig has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch. #BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kortig tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Kortig looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Kortig walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Robert Kortig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortig .#TD#
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Kortig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kortig keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Kortig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.#REVB#
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kortig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson pulls Kortig in close to his closed guard and prevents Kortig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Kortig controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kortig .
Kortig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Kortig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig takes one on the button.
Kortig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson jabs Kortig right on the nose. Kortig blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kortig .#CL2#
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Kortig . Kortig maintains the clinch.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Kortig . #BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Kortig 's defenses.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kortig . #TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kortig shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson tries to work over Kortig 's front leg with a kick but Kortig checks it.
Wilson leaves Kortig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kortig back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kortig should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kortig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage. #BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kortig clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Kortig keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson is trying to push Kortig away but Kortig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kortig prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Kortig has the dominant position.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson tries to break free but Kortig pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kortig moves away.
Kortig has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kortig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Kortig with that takedown attempt.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kortig closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Kortig pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Kortig 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kortig doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Kortig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kortig is breathing heavily.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortig can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kortig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Kortig is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson lands a head kick. Kortig smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kortig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Kortig wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Kortig tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Kortig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Kortig 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dennis Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kortig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kortig defends it nicely.
Kortig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kortig slaps the foot to one side.
Kortig looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kortig moves out of range.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kortig seems unphased.
Wilson throws a combination. Kortig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Kortig is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wilson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kortig .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kortig tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kortig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kortig tries to clinch up.#T1##TD2#
Kortig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kortig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kortig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson 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.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Kortig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortig stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.#T3#
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kortig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Robert Kortig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennis Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kortig shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kortig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kortig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kortig ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Kortig shrugs it off though.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Kortig forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson clobbers Kortig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Kortig shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kortig 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Kortig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wilson!

Event: FARTMMA 26
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Sakara throws a right and a left that Romaschenko avoids nicely. #CL#
Romaschenko closes the distance and clinches.
Sakara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romaschenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romaschenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romaschenko blocking some punches. #TD2#
Sakara pulls guard.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romaschenko landing with the ground and pound.
Sakara wants to get back to his feet but Romaschenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Romaschenko can't break the clinch. #T1#
Sakara misses with the head strike.
Sakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakara lands a shoulder strike.
Sakara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romaschenko backwards.
Romaschenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakara misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Romaschenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Romaschenko has a closed guard, preventing Sakara from standing up. #SU2#
Romaschenko is working an open guard so Sakara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakara doesn't manage to clinch there - Romaschenko circles away.
Romaschenko appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Sakara and sends Romaschenko crashing to the mat! Sakara follows him down to the mat - Romaschenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Romaschenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Romaschenko has been cut.
Romaschenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Sakara decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Romaschenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Romaschenko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saverio Sakara!

Event: DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Hongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hongo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet. #SUB2#
Ali is looking for a triangle but Hongo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hongo drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Hongo off! Hongo jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali trying to control the position here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is trying to keep Hongo in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hongo cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Ali pulls Hongo in close to prevent any damage.
Hongo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #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.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hongo throws a lazy body kick
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Hongo persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#TD#
Hongo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hongo tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it. #SUB#
Hongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali trying to get back to full guard but Hongo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Ali tries to improve his position but Hongo has taken his back! Hongo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ali tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hongo pushes Ali away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!

Event: Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage. #BC2#
Duvenage breaks from the clinch.
Duvenage throws a series of strikes that have Honda backpedaling. #CL2#
Duvenage gets a clinch.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvenage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Honda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duvenage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duvenage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duvenage stalls.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duvenage prevents it. #T3#
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage moves into the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duvenage is defending well.
Duvenage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederik Duvenage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Duvenage.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Duvenage darts in and clinches Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
Duvenage slowing the pace effectively.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Duvenage breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duvenage has Honda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Honda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duvenage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duvenage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duvenage pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
Duvenage jumps guard but Honda stands there with Duvenage around his waist. Duvenage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duvenage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Honda letting Duvenage take a breather here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage drives through and clinches with Honda against the cage.
Duvenage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duvenage is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Duvenage - that landed with a thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederik Duvenage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duvenage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Duvenage has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch. #T1#
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Honda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvenage is looking for a sweep.
Duvenage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duvenage can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Duvenage tries to control but Honda manages to take his back.
Duvenage trying to control the position but Honda manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Honda is cranking Duvenage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duvenage! He's tightened the choke and Duvenage is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazunori Honda!
Diederik Duvenage spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody can hurt me without my permission.'.

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Kortig moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kortig tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Kortig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kortig sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kortig gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsuruta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kortig 's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta is in close to Kortig 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kortig 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.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kortig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
Tsuruta advances to half guard.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kortig 's head.
Kortig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Kortig has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Kortig 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kortig is holding on for now. #T3#
Tsuruta throwing shots but Kortig is blocking nicely.
Kortig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Kortig trying to control here.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Kortig , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kortig 's head.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Kortig defends it.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Kortig won't allow Tsuruta to pass to mount.
Kortig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Kortig is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kortig wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta jabs at Kortig 's body.
Kortig doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kortig shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortig can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Kortig uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Kortig !#REVB#
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Kortig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsuruta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta cracks Kortig with a solid left hand.
Kortig keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass. #T2#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Tsuruta stands up over Kortig , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
Tsuruta works over Kortig with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kortig is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Kortig 's head.
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta throwing strikes here but Kortig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tsuruta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kortig can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tsuruta is landing with some decent strikes but Kortig is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Kortig is rocked!
Tsuruta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kortig badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tsuruta around the waist but Tsuruta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tsuruta is the winner by TKO! Tsuruta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hongo wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Allen 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Hongo shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Allen scores with a takedown into Hongo's guard.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hongo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Hongo didn't expect that.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Allen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Allen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hongo tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hongo tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hongo wants to get back to full guard.
Allen controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allen is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Allen the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
More stalling from Allen.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hongo tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Hongo.
Allen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Hongo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongo looking to control.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Allen advances position into side control!
Allen takes a little break here. Hongo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robert Hongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Allen 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Hongo. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
It looked like Hongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hongo is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruce Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Allen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
After winning the bout, Bruce Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-62 SHeavyweight Vs Hantei
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Kortig fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaHogOff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kortig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MaHogOff avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Kortig has closed the distance and engaged MaHogOff in a clinch.
Kortig stops a takedown attempt from MaHogOff.
A short body shot lands from Kortig as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but MaHogOff avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage.
MaHogOff is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##BC#
Kortig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
MaHogOff looking to score a takedown here. Kortig is defending well but MaHogOff drives through and ends up in Kortig 's guard.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MaHogOff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MaHogOff is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kortig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kortig tries to get out of the position.
MaHogOff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MaHogOff wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
MaHogOff connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
MaHogOff scoring with punches to the head and body.
MaHogOff throws a big right hand that misses.
MaHogOff landing some decent shots from guard.
Kortig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MaHogOff on the ground.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kortig is proving hard to escape from.
MaHogOff cracks Kortig with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MaHogOff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
MaHogOff lands a couple of elbows.
MaHogOff wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
Kortig controls MaHogOff momentarily but MaHogOff frees himself.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that MaHogOff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MaHogOff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaHogOff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaHogOff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MaHogOff with a nice head shot there.
MaHogOff postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
MaHogOff passes into half guard.
MaHogOff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MaHogOff wants to take a breather but Kortig is having none of it.
MaHogOff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MaHogOff 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.
MaHogOff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack MaHogOff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kortig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kortig sets himself, and MaHogOff steps forward looking for the clinch! Kortig avoids it this time.
Kortig tries for a takedown but MaHogOff circles away easily#TD2#
and MaHogOff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack MaHogOff has got the better of the ground game so far.
MaHogOff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MaHogOff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MaHogOff postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
MaHogOff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MaHogOff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaHogOff distracts Kortig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MaHogOff throws a strike but Kortig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Kortig got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaHogOff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kortig has managed to get both his arms back between MaHogOff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
MaHogOff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kortig has his hands clasped together but MaHogOff extends and breaks Kortig 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by MaHogOff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack MaHogOff!
Jack MaHogOff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GR 10: Kaiba vs Ortega
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Mon keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakara throws a nice looking combination but Mon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Sakara misses.
Mon throws out a counter right but Sakara avoids it with no problem.
Sakara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mon counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakara throws a right hand that Mon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mon also avoids with ease.
Mon throws a head kick that Sakara semi-blocks.
Mon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Sakara is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Look low, kick high! Mon uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sakara tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mon is absolutely delighted - when Sakara wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Mon!

Event: JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
HC throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
HC connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reece HC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by HC - just one landing.
HC tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Honda is rocked!
HC keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Honda is still on wobbly legs! Can HC finish him?#CL#
HC moves into range and clinches up with Honda.#BC#
HC breaks the clinch.
HC lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda seems to have recovered his senses.
HC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Honda tries to counter it with a takedown but HC pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by HC's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
HC lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
HC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
HC connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
HC moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HC uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - HC had a free shot at his head there.
HC misses with a double jab. #T2#
HC connects with a body shot that sends Honda's belly button to the back.
HC scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HC tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
HC rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Come on HC - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
HC can't find room to land a body shot as Honda controls the action. #BC#
HC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HC tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HC is looking to clinch but Honda is avoiding it.
Honda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from HC. Those never looked like landing.
Honda takes one on the button.#T4#
Honda dodges the punch combination from HC.
Honda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HC defends it well.
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
HC moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by HC. Beautiful body shot.
HC's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honda under the eye.
Honda takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HC feints with a jab and clips Honda right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Honda is sent crashing into the canvas and HC leaps in for the kill! Honda tries to get to his feet but HC is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Honda is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece HC!

Event: DSC STRIKE 33
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Pulmber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hongo pinned against the cage. Hongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulmber wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pulmber trying to control here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber wants to improve his position but Hongo is controlling well.
Hongo thows a huge punch but Pulmber dodges it nicely.
Pulmber wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hongo is working for an americana but Pulmber has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hongo was thinking about the submission.
Pulmber trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulmber wants to stand up but Hongo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulmber shoots in for a double leg but Hongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pulmber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulmber misses with a takedown attempt - Hongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulmber lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Pulmber thows a leg kick but Hongo checks it #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Pulmber tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Pulmber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hongo's arms.
Pulmber tries to escape the position.
Pulmber wants to control his opponent's hands but Hongo gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Hongo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pulmber is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!

Event: JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Yoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Yoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Honda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yoshi has Honda in his guard.#REVR#
Honda won't allow Yoshi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Honda wants to control from the top but Yoshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda postures up.
Honda content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Honda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshi! #REVB##SUB2#
Yoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Honda is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Yoshi tries for a kimura but Honda is defending well.
Honda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yoshi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshi.
Yoshi is thwarting Honda's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshi. #SUB2#
Yoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Honda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Honda's thigh. Honda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshi is fighting to break Honda's control of his arms but Honda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Yoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshi shoots in for a double leg but Honda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Honda avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazunori Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Yoshi.
Honda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Yoshi fails with the takedown#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Honda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshi is just riding it out for now. Honda eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Yoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshi defends it well.
Honda trying to control the action but Yoshi is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda prevents Yoshi from improving his position.
Yoshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Honda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshi wants to control but Honda passes into side.
Honda wants to control for a moment but Yoshi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Yoshi is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda postures up.
Honda is trying to control. Yoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Honda.
Yoshi wants to sweep but Honda has passed to side 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.
Yoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Honda swings around for an armbar but Yoshi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Honda's guard.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda pulls Yoshi in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazunori Honda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Yoshi is quick to defend against it.
Yoshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Honda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Yoshi rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Honda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazunori Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Yoshi.
Honda prevents a body shot from Yoshi. #TD2#
Yoshi has hold of one of Honda's legs. Honda is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yoshi wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshi controlling from the top position.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yoshi is fighting to break Honda's control of his arms but Honda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonardo Yoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda seems keen to control Yoshi's posture.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshi tries to clinch but Honda moves out of range. #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.
Yoshi tries for a takedown but Honda circles away easily#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Yoshi fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Honda trying to control but Yoshi is working from the bottom.
Yoshi working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a leg! Yoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshi manages to kick Honda off! Honda jumps back into Yoshi's guard.
Yoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yoshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda controlling Yoshi's posture.
Yoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Honda keeping full guard, as Yoshi tries to pass.
Honda has control of Yoshi's left arm, preventing Yoshi from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Yoshi.
I think Yoshi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kortig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kortig tries a body shot but Dent blocks it. #BC#
Dent breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kortig moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kortig 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kortig has managed to clinch.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kortig has him pressed against the cage.
Dent misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortig gets underhooks to prevent Dent's takedown attempt.
Dent is looking to control Kortig 's arms but Kortig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dent has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kortig .
Kortig digs a right hand underneath Dent's ribcage. Dent let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Kortig struggles to land a body shot inside as Dent controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kortig .
Dent tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Dent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Kortig .
Kortig tries to work over Dent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dent tries to pull guard but Kortig holds him up against the cage and eventually Dent drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortig stops a takedown attempt from Dent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kortig misses with a body punch.
Dent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kortig smiles and moves away.
Dent stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortig . Kortig gets slowly back to his feet.
Dent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Kortig . Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kortig clinches with his opponent.
Dent tries for a takedown but Kortig manages to get underhooks.
Dent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kortig pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Kortig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dent, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Kortig works on Dent's body with a couple of short punches.
Dent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kortig fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Kortig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent tries to bench press Kortig off him but Kortig keeps the position.
Kortig is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Kortig 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.#T4#
Dent tries to bench press Kortig off him but Kortig keeps the position.
Kortig controlling the position from side mount.
Kortig gets to mount! Dent was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dent is just holding on here. Kortig manages to take his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortig avoiding Dent 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Kortig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Dent. No joy for Kortig on that attempt. #CL2#
Kortig clinches up with Dent and pushes him back against the cage.
Kortig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dent has him pressed against the cage.
Kortig misses with a body punch.
Dent is trying to force a seperation but Kortig has the dominant position.
Kortig misses with a punch to the body.
Kortig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kortig misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kortig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kortig struggles to land a body shot inside as Dent controls his hands. #T1#
Dent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kortig is defending well.
Kortig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dent taking a breather.
Kortig tries to work over Dent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kortig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dent's elbow.
Dent throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dent is working for takedown but Kortig is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kortig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Dent breaks the clinch.
Harvey Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kortig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kortig breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kortig forces Dent back against the cage and clinches.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kortig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dent's elbow.
Kortig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kortig struggles to land a body shot inside as Dent controls his hands.
Dent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kortig 's elbow. #T3##TD#
Dent has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kortig uses from the top position.
Dent being controlled here, momentarily.
Kortig postures up.
Kortig won't allow Dent to sweep him here.
Kortig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kortig sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dent looking for a sweep. Not yet Dent, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kortig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kortig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kortig has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dent is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kortig shoots in looking for a takedown. Dent tries to sprawl out of it but Kortig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dent is looking to counter the offense by Kortig and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Kortig rushes Dent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Dent pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Kortig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kortig shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kortig goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dent continues to drive forward.
Dent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Kortig gets a clinch.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kortig struggles to land a body shot inside as Dent controls his hands.
Kortig tries to work over Dent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortig shoots in looking for a takedown. Dent tries to sprawl out of it but Kortig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kortig sprawls and moves away.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .#TD#
Dent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kortig 's guard.#T1#
Kortig keeping moving, preventing Dent from controlling successfully.
Dent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kortig trying to control the position here.
Dent throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Kortig wants to sweep but no luck.
Harvey Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kortig pulls Dent in close to his closed guard and prevents Dent from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dent trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
Kortig pulls Dent in to control the position.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but Kortig is retaining full guard.
Kortig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kortig .
Dent is looking to counter the offense by Kortig and move into the clinch.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kortig is defended easily by Dent.
Dent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kortig sprawls and moves away.
Kortig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Dent counters with a single leg into guard. Kortig didn't expect that.
Dent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dent landing some decent shots from guard.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kortig pulls Dent in close to prevent any damage.
Dent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dent is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Dent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robert Kortig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Dent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kortig 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kortig !

Event: ACB 4 - New Years Rumble
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Iacomelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Thiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iacomelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iacomelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Iacomelli gets a double leg takedown into Thiago's guard.#SUB#
Thiago pushes a forearm under Iacomelli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Iacomelli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimas Thiago!

Event: DSC STRIKE 31
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorgrip to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gorgrip throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Gorgrip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gorgrip stops Rossi from standing up.
Gorgrip not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #T1#
Gorgrip loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Gorgrip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gorgrip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossi postures up.
Gorgrip has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES2#
Gorgrip wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Rossi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Gorgrip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gorgrip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorgrip doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Gorgrip.
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!#T3#
Gorgrip trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorgrip looking to control.
Gorgrip can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rossi controls the pace.
Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorgrip on the ground.#SUB2#
Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorgrip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Gorgrip's legs - danger averted.
Gorgrip keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorgrip 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gorgrip has his hands on Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Gorgrip controls Rossi momentarily but Rossi frees himself.
Rossi is working Gorgrip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi wants to control from the top but Gorgrip keeps moving.
Gorgrip doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandee Gorgrip dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Gorgrip flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Gorgrip has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rossi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into Gorgrip's guard.#SUB2#
Gorgrip looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rossi is defending well. Gorgrip quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rossi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gorgrip celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandee Gorgrip!

Event: Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Firenzi misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Honda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Firenzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Honda trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firenzi wants to clinch but Honda slips to the side#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firenzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firenzi is one step ahead there.
Firenzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Firenzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda has his hands on Firenzi's head, controlling the position.
Firenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Honda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Firenzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Firenzi.#T3##SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Firenzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda wants to sweep here but Firenzi controlling him for the moment.
Firenzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda seems keen to control Firenzi's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Firenzi throws an elbow that misses. Honda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firenzi's guard. Nice move by Honda!#REVR#
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Firenzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firenzi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firenzi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazunori Honda dominated that round.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Firenzi fails with the takedown.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Firenzi misses with a combination #TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Firenzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda won't allow Firenzi to sweep him here.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firenzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Firenzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Firenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda stops Firenzi from standing up. #SUB#
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Firenzi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Firenzi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Honda's closed guard. He's half up but Honda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Honda pivots and extends the arm, Firenzi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Honda! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazunori Honda!
In defeat, Raphael Firenzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 30
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Rossi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romart looks to land a combination. Rossi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romart scores with a punch to the head.
Romart clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Rossi is rocked!
Romart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romart connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Oh Rossi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi seems to have got his legs back now.
Rossi dives in for a single leg takedown but Romart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romart stuffs the takedown attempt from Rossi. Rossi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrizio Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jeff Romart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Romart lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Romart gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rossi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Romart!
A victorious Jeff Romart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roberts throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hongo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hongo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts tries to stand but Hongo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hongo pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Hongo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Hongo has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts! #SUB#
Hongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Roberts tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Hongo looking for the choke but no joy.
Roberts trying to get back to his feet but Hongo is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hongo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Roberts is in real trouble here. Hongo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Hongo wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!

Event: DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but Denker gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage. #TD2#
Denker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denker is in Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
Denker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Denker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Denker staying calm.
Denker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Denker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denker trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Denker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to control but Denker is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Denker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denker. #SUB2#
Denker is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denker to get the leverage. #T3#
Denker is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Denker is controlling him #SUB2#
Denker is looking for a kimura here.
Denker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Denker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rossi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Denker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Denker!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Denker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ACB 1 - The Beginning
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Iacomelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Roesler.#TD2#
Roesler dives in and scores a takedown into Iacomelli's guard.
Iacomelli wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roesler manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Roesler is working for a kimura but Iacomelli is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roesler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Roesler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iacomelli's head.
Roesler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roesler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Roesler 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.#SUB2#
Roesler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Roesler controlling the action here.
Iacomelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roesler.
Roesler controlling the action here.#SU2#
Roesler decides to stand up. #T3#
Roesler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Roesler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roesler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Iacomelli tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Roesler has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Iacomelli is defending well but eventually Roesler manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Iacomelli has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathanial Roesler!

Event: DSC STRIKE 26
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hongo leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle fails to land the takedown.
Hongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle shoots and misses #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Winkle controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winkle passes Hongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winkle is trying to control. Hongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winkle is stalling here. Hongo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winkle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hongo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hongo throwing shots but Winkle is blocking nicely. #T2#
Winkle wants to control but Hongo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Hongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Hongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winkle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Winkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winkle trying to move into half guard but instead Hongo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hongo trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Winkle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hongo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winkle has tightened it up now! Hongo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Winkle!

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