Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C331: Dorado vs Diaz
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Dorado controlling the position from side mount.
Dorado advances to mount.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T3#
Dorado controlling from mount.
Diaz wants to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dorado sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Dorado digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Dorado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Dorado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Dorado doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away. #T1#
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorado fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A jab from Dorado finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Dorado clinches.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz digs a right hand into Dorado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorado's gas tank.
Dorado working aggressively here. #T2#
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Dorado fails to land.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado blocking some punches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorados head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Dorado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dorado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dorado is defending well.
Noel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dorado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dorado.
Dorado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz gets through Dorado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorado misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dorado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dorado. #T4#
A short uppercut from Dorado.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado lands a nice uppercut.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Dorado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Dorado is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorado down to the mat. Dorado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elrey Dorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Dorado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Dorado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz pushes Dorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dorado lands an uppercut.
Dorado pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorado.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Diaz is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado blocking some punches. #T2#
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Dorado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Dorado.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Dorado.
Dorado throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dorado after a bit of a struggle.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado lands a body punch.
Dorado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado blocks an uppercut.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorado.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Dorado lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Dorado blocks an uppercut.
Dorado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Dorado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado lands a nice uppercut.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dorado cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Dorado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Dorado rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
A short left from Dorado.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Good body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Dorado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dorado as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dorado.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dorado. #T2#
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz working aggressively here.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Dorado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
A short left from Dorado.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado takes a shot to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dorado scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorado can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado had his way with Noel Diaz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Dorado catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Dorado tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dorado.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Diaz is letting Dorado control him for a moment.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorado off and has taken his back!#T2#
Diaz is hanging on to Dorado's back as he tries to escape.
Dorado turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dorado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Dorado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorado works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dorado stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorado, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C323: Jones vs Dorado
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Benny scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Benny misses.
Diaz throws a right hand that Benny ducks under and follows up with a left that Benny also avoids with ease.
Benny connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Benny tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws the left hand but Benny avoids the punch easily.
As Diaz backs away, Benny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benny lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Benny scores with a nice strike.
Benny throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Benny throws a poor cross that misses
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Benny moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Benny.
Benny thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Jab, jab by Benny - just one landing.
Benny misses with a hook
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny jabs at Diaz's body.
Benny misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Benny has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Benny.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Benny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benny finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Benny moves out of range as Diaz strikes.#T2#
Benny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benny scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Benny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Benny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benny thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benny throws a shot to the body.
Benny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Benny scores with a leg kick.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny connects with a single shot there.
Diaz swings for the body but Benny moves out of range. #CL#
Benny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benny throws a head punch that misses.
Benny misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Benny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benny.
Benny tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Benny scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches. #TD2#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benny uses from the top position.
Benny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Benny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benny has Diaz in his guard.#REVB#
Benny controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Benny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.C. Benny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benny.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Diaz.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Benny misses the jab.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Benny is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benny throws a leg kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Benny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benny feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Benny scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Benny.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Benny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Benny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Benny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Benny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benny. Benny obviously looking to wear him down.
Benny takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Benny is rocked!
Diaz staying out of range there.
Benny misses with a body shot
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Benny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benny loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benny thinking.
Benny seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Benny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Benny moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Benny misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
Benny moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Benny controls the action.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benny smiles and moves away.
Benny takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Diaz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Benny tumbling to the canvas!
Benny keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Benny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Benny looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Benny keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T4#
Diaz stands and throws Benny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Benny is defending well.
Benny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Benny working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benny is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Benny looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Benny moved out of range nicely.
Benny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Benny misses its target.
Benny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benny wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Benny counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Benny connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Benny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Benny.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Benny does it's job there.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benny scores with a nice strike.
Benny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Benny slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz feints a jab promting Benny to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benny slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Benny catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Benny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range. #T3#
Benny missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Benny moved out of range nicely.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Benny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws the left hand but Benny avoids the punch easily.
Benny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Benny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Benny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benny connects with a leg kick.
Benny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz takes a swing at Benny's ribcage but misses.
Benny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz cracks Benny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noel Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C323: Jones vs Dorado
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Otori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tax Payer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori walks into a left hand.
Otori moves forwards but Tax Payer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Otori connects with a right hand. Tax Payer shakes it off.
Tax Payer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori looks to land a combination. Tax Payer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Otori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otori lands with a cross.
Otori jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer dips to his left and cracks Otori with an uppercut!
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
Otori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Otori.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Otori ducks right into an uppercut from Tax Payer.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Otori.
Otori throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Tax Payer connects with a nice looking jab.
Tax Payer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otori counters with a body kick.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Otori.
Tax Payer lands a body shot.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for Otori's leg but Otori calmly moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori blocks a jab.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
A low kick from Tax Payer is predictable there
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Otori's head backwards.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tax Payer blocks it well.
Tax Payer lands a jab to the nose.
Otori misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Tax Payer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer dips to his left and cracks Otori with an uppercut!
Otori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otori doesn't seem bothered though.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori throws a head kick but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori lands with an overhand left.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left. #T1#
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otori has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tax Payer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tax Payer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tax Payer connects with a jab.
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otori throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori pushes Tax Payer away with a front kick.
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!
Otori throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otori walks into a straight right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Otori.
Tax Payer defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Good shot there by Otori.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Otori jabs Tax Payer right on the nose. Tax Payer blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otori.
Tax Payer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
A low kick from Tax Payer misses
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Otori.
Tax Payer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Tax Payer jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
Otori lands a nice looking body kick.
Tax Payer misses with a body punch
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Otori swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Otori.
Tax Payer stuns Otori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori slips under a jab.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Tax Payer tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer takes one to the side of the head.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Otori.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer lands with a right hand.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otori throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Otori lands a really nice looking cross but Tax Payer seems unphased.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
Otori takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Otori moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Otori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Tax Payer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick from Otori.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
Tax Payer cracks Otori with a good jab.
Otori throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer scores with the left hand. Otori knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori throws a right hand that Tax Payer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tax Payer also avoids with ease.
Otori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.#T3#
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Otori.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Otori.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Otori.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Otori.
Otori looks for the body kick but Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Otori tries to move into range but Tax Payer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer scores with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer cracks Otori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Tax Payer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Tax Payer with a hook.
Otori scores with a push kick.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Otori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Otori moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otori's head.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tax Payer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C317: Matsuzaka vs Jones III
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right hand.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Otori takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.#T1#
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo Souza's head. #T2#
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with the left hand. Otori knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo Souza off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Azevedo Souza's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Otori avoids it well and moves away.
Otori throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.#T4#
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Otori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azevedo Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Otori misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Otori sprawls and moves away.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Azevedo Souza backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it all.
Otori misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otori quickly recovers to half guard.
Otori is trying to escape back to his feet but Azevedo Souza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Otori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Otori gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Otori is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Otori wriggling away.
Otori tries to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Otori is holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent.
Otori is looking to get to half guard.
Otori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azevedo Souza controlling from mount.
Otori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here but it's allowed Otori to get half guard. #T4#
Otori is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Otori tries to kick Azevedo Souza off in order to stand up. Azevedo Souza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Otori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Otori looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Otori lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Otori throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Otori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Otori slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otori misses with a left hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otori!
Otori is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori prevents Azevedo Souza from improving position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Otori, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Otori tries to bench press Azevedo Souza off him but Azevedo Souza keeps the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well.
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otori misses with a body punch #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Otori fights it but they end up in guard.

Otori has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Azevedo Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
During a confident post fight interview, Shigeru Otori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 124
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
Scherma throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scherma swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scherma, pushing him back against the cage.
Scherma looking to slow down the pace here.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scherma to keep the fight standing.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Scherma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scherma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scherma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usada Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Scherma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scherma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scherma - that landed with a thud.
Scherma lands a right hand.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scherma stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Scherma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scherma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to control. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Scherma is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Scherma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Scherma keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scherma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Scherma. #TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherma tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Scherma being controlled for a moment.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Scherma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scherma wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is keen to just control but Scherma is a slippery customer.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scherma keeps working.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Scherma is not content to let Johnson control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scherma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scherma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Scherma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Scherma had a free shot at his head there.
Scherma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Scherma throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scherma.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scherma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T7#
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Scherma misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scherma circles away.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scherma keeps the fight on the outside.
Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scherma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scherma misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scherma thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8#
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Scherma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scherma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Scherma 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#
Scherma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scherma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scherma's guard.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherma has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard. #T1#
Scherma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scherma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Scherma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scherma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scherma defends it easily.
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scherma content to stall in guard here.
Scherma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Scherma.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scherma.
Scherma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scherma wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scherma there! #T5#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scherma is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson has hold of Scherma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scherma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Scherma is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scherma tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Scherma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Usada Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scherma is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is having none of it.
Scherma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Scherma is defending the position.
Scherma is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount! #T9#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scherma is looking to escape.
Scherma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usada Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Scherma lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Scherma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scherma sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson prevents Scherma from improving his position.
Scherma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scherma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here. #T1#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Scherma circles away.
Good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Scherma throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherma.
Scherma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Scherma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Scherma flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Scherma tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy body kick from Scherma #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scherma 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scherma for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma misses with a body shot.
Scherma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scherma can't do much from the bottom here.
Scherma is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Scherma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scherma wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Scherma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Scherma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scherma works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T6#
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Scherma trying to control the position here.
Scherma keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scherma is keeping the position for now.
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T7##SUB#
Johnson 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.
Scherma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here.
Scherma looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scherma throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Scherma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scherma tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Scherma back against the cage. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson wants to sweep but Scherma has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Scherma keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to control Scherma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Scherma.
I think Scherma 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C315: Jiang vs Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Rolf defends easily.
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rolf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Rolf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Rolf manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz stalling.
Rolf tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Rolf trying to control here.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Rolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Rolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolf manages to get to full guard.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Rolf trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Rolf pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz won't allow Rolf to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Rolf lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rolf. That snapped Diaz's head back. #TD2#
Rolf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rolf lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf is still trying to improve position.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz is taking a breather. Rolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolf is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Rolf is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Rolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Rolf is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diaz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diaz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rolf is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#TD#
Clinton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clinton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee looks winded!
Clinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clinton.
Clinton working Lee over with strikes. #SUB#
Clinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clinton seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clinton is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clinton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clinton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clinton tries to get out of the position.
Clinton tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Clinton is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Clinton is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Clinton is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Clinton tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee working away.
Clinton throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Clinton wants to control but Lee postures up.
Clinton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Clinton is working hard here to advance position.
Clinton struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Clinton with that takedown attempt.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavares Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Clinton misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Clinton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clinton quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Clinton defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Lee is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinton is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jae Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Clinton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clinton off to one side.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clinton defends it well.
Clinton misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavares Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clinton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad. #TD#
Clinton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clinton lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clinton manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T1#
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clinton in his half guard.
Tavares Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clinton connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Clinton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Clinton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clinton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nice strikes from Clinton there. #SUB#
Clinton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clinton lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.
Clinton winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee is looking to control Clinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Clinton there. #T3#
Clinton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.
Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clinton. #T4#
Clinton lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clinton connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Clinton working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clinton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clinton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clinton trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clinton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tavares Clinton dominated that second round.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Clinton feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Clinton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clinton is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Clinton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.
Clinton slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clinton in his half guard.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clinton working Lee over with strikes.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Clinton is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Clinton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clinton wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clinton in his half guard. #SUB#
Clinton is looking for a kimura here.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is not content to let Clinton control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clinton lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Clinton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Clinton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Clinton lands strikes from half guard.
Lee has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clinton tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Clinton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clinton in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Clinton is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Clinton lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee won't allow Clinton to pass to mount.
Clinton wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Clinton is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clinton to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Clinton there.
Clinton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Clinton there.
Clinton is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. #T4#
Clinton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clinton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clinton winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clinton winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee won't allow Clinton to pass to mount.
Lee has hold of Clinton's hands but Clinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavares Clinton!
Tavares Clinton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C311: Martin vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Otori lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Otori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otori feints and then cracks Aalto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aalto down.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Aalto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Otori as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aalto takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Aalto throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Otori is looking to wear down Aalto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otori fakes the leg kick and cracks Aalto in the body.
Otori scores with a jab to the head.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto lands with a shot to the body.
Aalto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Otori slips a straight right by Aalto.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Otori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otori.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori connects with the punch.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Otori thumps Aalto with a low kick.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Otori tried to counter with a leg kick but Aalto avoided it.
Aalto takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Otori connects with a single shot there.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Otori is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otori displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aalto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aalto.
Aalto throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aalto takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Aalto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aaltos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aalto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Aalto lands with a shot to the body.
Otori lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Otori lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Otori connects with a right hand. Aalto shakes it off.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
As Aalto looks to move away, Otori throws a big counter combo but Aalto just gets out of the way.
Otori throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aalto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Otori blocks it well.
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Otori finds it's target.#T4#
Aalto misses with a low kick.
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Otori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aalto if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Otori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Aalto throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Otori tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Aalto lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otori slips under a jab.
Aalto lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto misses with a hook.
Aalto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aalto takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aalto.
Otori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aalto. That one must have hurt.
Aalto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.#T1#
Otori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
Aalto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Otori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Otori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori lands a really nice looking cross but Aalto seems unphased.
Otori moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Aalto takes one to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Aalto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Otori has got the better of the exchanges.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Aalto drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Aalto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Otori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Otori lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Aalto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori thumps Aalto with a low kick.
Otori slips a jab from Aalto.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aalto.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Otori works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Aalto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Otori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Otori jumps back.
A cross from Aalto lands.
Otori punishes Aalto's body with a nice straight punch.
Aalto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Aalto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Aalto lands a leg kick that knocks Otori off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Otori.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aalto needs to keep his hands up - Otori had a free shot at his head there.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.#T4#
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick and Aalto moves out of range easily.
Otori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Otori.
Aalto takes one to the side of the head.
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Aalto down.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori misses with a double jab.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
Aalto looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Otori does it's job there.
Aalto misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otori throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto lands a front kick.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otori fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Otori slips under a jab from Aalto.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otori can pounce on him.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Otori - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Otori coming out on top.
Aalto punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Aalto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otori.
Danga de danga de dang - Otori scores with a four punch combination!
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori throws a shot to the body.
Otori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori with a jab.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otori slips a jab from Aalto.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Aalto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aalto throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Otori lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Otori connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Aalto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Otori.
Aalto throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto looks to land a combination but Otori avoids it well.
Aalto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
Aalto misses with a looping left.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Otori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Otori lands a nice hook to Aalto's body. Aalto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aalto in his tracks.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otori lands with a shot to the body.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Aalto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori scores with a shot to the body.
Aalto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otori in his tracks.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
Otori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aalto under the eye.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Otori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori jabs at Aalto's body.
Otori connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Otori does it's job there.
Otori works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Aalto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.#T4#
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Aalto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Otori lands a jab to the head.
Otori jabs at Aalto's body.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Aalto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otori.
Aalto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Otori lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otori has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A very excited looking Shigeru Otori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C310: Albatross vs Payer IV
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Demenok scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Demenok.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A low kick from Demenok misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Demenok swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Demenok defends it well.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok staying out of range there.#T3#
Demenok misses with a hook
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Demenok steps away.
A low kick from Demenok misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Demenok motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Demenok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Demenok shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Demenok catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Demenok cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demenok if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Demenok misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Demenok is wise to it.#T1#
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#T2#
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Demenok.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Demenok avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range. #T4#
Demenok misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Demenok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Demenok is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Demenok catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demenok to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Demenok throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Magomed Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Demenok shakes it off.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Demenok.
A left and a right from Demenok both land. Nice combination.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Demenok avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
A jab from Demenok misses. #T3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Demenok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Demenok's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Demenok throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demenok.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demenok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2024

#R1#
Linewood darts in trying to clinch
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woods cracks Linewood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods punishes Linewood's body with a nice straight punch.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Linewood wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods lunges at Linewood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Linewood's hand.
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Linewood.
Woods uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linewood has time to react.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood tries to clinch up
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Linewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods.
Woods lands a right hook to the body.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linewood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Woods is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Linewood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linewood is looking to clinch. #T2#
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
Linewood darts in trying to clinch
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a right hand to the body.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Linewood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Linewood backs off Woods throws a huge counter combo but Linewood manages to avoid it all.
Woods cracks Linewood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Linewood throws a combination that misses
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Woods thumps Linewood with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Linewood tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods is looking to slow Linewood down with leg kicks.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
Woods is working Linewood over against the cage.#T4#
Woods lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Linewood is breathing heavily.
Woods scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
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!
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Linewood is rocked!
Woods lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Linewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linewood.
Woods lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Linewood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Linewood drops to his knees and Woods pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Otori's leg. Otori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Ferkingstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferkingstad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferkingstad.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Ferkingstad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Otori on the inside.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Otori. #BC#
Ferkingstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ferkingstad lands with an overhand left.
Ferkingstad lands a head kick. Otori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferkingstad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Otori throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Otori scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Ferkingstad is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori counters with a low kick, right behind Ferkingstad 's knee.
Otori moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori lands with a straight right. Ferkingstad didn't see that one coming.
Otori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferkingstad if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Otori.
As Otori backs away, Ferkingstad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Otori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to counter by clinching up but Otori breaks away and moves out of range.
Otori takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Otori.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Otori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the body kick from Otori.
Ferkingstad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferkingstad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Otori will feel that in the morning.
Otori swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range. #CL#
Ferkingstad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori managing to block the knees to the body from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Otori tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
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!
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otori lands a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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#
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice body kick.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Otori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to bum rush Otori with a series of wild strikes but Otori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Otori. #T1#
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Ferkingstad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Otori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
Otori throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Otori throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ferkingstad has managed to clinch.
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori is working Ferkingstad over against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Ferkingstad digs a right hand into Otori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otori's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferkingstad avoids a wild elbow strike from Otori.
Come on Ferkingstad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori throws an elbow that misses.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori managing to block the knees to the body from Ferkingstad.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Otori.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad dodges an elbow strike from Otori. #T4#
Otori tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Otori gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Otori scores a nice knee to the body.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Ferkingstad lands an uppercut.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad blocks an elbow strike.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Otori takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad throws a big counter combination but Otori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Otori throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.#CL#
Ferkingstad instigates a clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Otori misses with an elbow strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
Otori blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. #T1#
Otori is working Ferkingstad over against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Otori.
Ferkingstad trying to land knees to the body.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Otori lands a right hand.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Otori.
A hook to the body from Otori.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferkingstad.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otori's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferkingstad looking to stall.
Otori cracks Ferkingstad with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori working aggressively here.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Otori.
Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad.
Otori avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferkingstad.
Otori gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferkingstads head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Otori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad lands a shoulder strike.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otori misses with some punches.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad stalling in the clinch but Otori improves position.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferkingstad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori blocking some punches. #T4#
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori presses Ferkingstad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Ferkingstad stalling.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Otori.
Ferkingstad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferkingstad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Matsuzaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.#T1#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Diaz tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target. #CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz pulls Matsuzaka into guard.
Matsuzaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matsuzaka escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matsuzaka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matsuzaka working away.#T3#
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuzaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsuzaka happy to just control the position for now.
Matsuzaka tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuzaka has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Well, if Matsuzaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Matsuzaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matsuzaka uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz is letting Matsuzaka control him for a moment.
Diaz tries to bench press Matsuzaka off him but Matsuzaka keeps the position.
Matsuzaka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Diaz tries to roll over but Matsuzaka keeps him under control.
Matsuzaka is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz trying to control but Matsuzaka postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuzaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsuzaka slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looking to stall.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka won't allow it. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsuzaka to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at Grove Street Boxing inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsuzaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Matsuzaka continues to stall.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Matsuzaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Matsuzaka from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
A combination from Matsuzaka does no damage.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz with a hook.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.#T3#
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.#T4#
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a combination #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Noel Diaz in that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a body kick.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Diaz forces Matsuzaka back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T4#
Diaz lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Woods. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woods.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Virtainen, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Virtainen against the cage but Virtainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Virtainen.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Virtainen works the jab nicely.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Virtainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Virtainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Woods finds it's target.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtainen. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
As Woods looks to move away, Virtainen throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virtainen avoids a kick to the body.
Woods thumps Virtainen with a low kick.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Virtainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Woods looks winded!#T4#
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Virtainen counters with a body kick.
Virtainen throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Virtainen gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods cracks Virtainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Virtainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Virtainen misses with an uppercut.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Virtainen walks into a straight right hand from Woods.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen shows good takedown defense.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woods lands a jab-cross combination.
Virtainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods is breathing heavily.#T2#
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
Virtainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Virtainen misses the shot to the body.
Woods dives in and grabs Virtainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtainen pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Woods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick there by Virtainen.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Virtainen lands a jab.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And Virtainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Woods blocks it.
Virtainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Virtainen throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtainen misses with a body kick.
Woods swings for the body but Virtainen moves out of range. #T4#
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapio Virtainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtainen throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Virtainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaquan Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods looks for a takedown but Virtainen sprawls well.
Virtainen throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range. #T1#
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot.
Woods unleashes a big counter combination but Virtainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Virtainen's head but Virtainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods flicks out a counter leg kick but Virtainen steps away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtainen digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Virtainen scores with a nice head shot.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Virtainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Woods toppling to the canvas! Woods scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtainen finish him?!#ROC#Woods is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtainen finish him?#T2#
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Woods.
Virtainen thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Virtainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Woods thows a leg kick but Virtainen checks it
and Virtainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtainen throws a front kick that sends Woods stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Virtainen lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Virtainen waves Woods back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virtainen pushes Woods away with a front kick.#KD#
Virtainen sends Woods crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtainen is motioning to the referee to let Woods up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big left from Woods misses.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Virtainen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Woods off his feet! Woods tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Otori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Otori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial slips a straight right by Otori.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Courtial instigates a clinch.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Courtial prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Otori's head.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Otori working Courtial over with knees to the body.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Courtial's ribcage.
Courtial blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Otori blocks it.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori lands a jab to Courtial's midsection.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Courtial is wise to it.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Otori catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Courtial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otori.
Courtial takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial walks into a left hand. #T1#
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Courtial is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial thumps Otori with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial misses with a hook.#T2#
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Otori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Courtial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Otori moved away.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori walks into a left hand.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Otori's head backwards.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial wants to slow Otori down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial slips a jab from Otori.#T4#
Courtial throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otori.
Otori lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Courtial avoids it.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Otori slips under a jab.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Otori with a hook.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.#T2#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Otori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Otori. Beautiful body shot.
Otori moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Otori 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A victorious Shigeru Otori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Avila.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Avila breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avila counters with a right hand to the body.
Avila throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avila throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking to wear down Avila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.#T2#
Diaz punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
Avila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Avila preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avila defends well.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to keep Avila in close.
Avila content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Avila avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Avila throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avila throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. #T2#
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Avila.#CUT2#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Avila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz with a nice cross.#T3#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Avila lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Diaz blocks a body shot from Avila.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avila just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Avila misses with a body punch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Avila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avila should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Avila 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 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Woods looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#TD#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Woods looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Woods drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Woods off! Woods jumps back into Alexander's guard. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woods 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.
Woods controlling from the top position. #T1#
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woods sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods stalling. #SUB#
Woods is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
Well, if Woods is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Woods 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. #T3#
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close. #SUB#
Woods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods controlling from the top position.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woods stops Alexander from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquan Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Woods leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Woods jabs at Alexander's body.
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Woods had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Woods.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaquan Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
Woods throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Woods shoots in.
Dave Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woods tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
Woods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Woods is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.#SUB#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alexander defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Alexander is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024

#R1#
Dantes scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at Grove Street Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Dantes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis loses concentration momentarily and Dantes pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Lewis crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dantes finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edmond Dantes!
A victorious Edmond Dantes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Woods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woods showed some decent athleticism there.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Woods is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lei defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Lei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Frito Lei had this to say: 'I need a drink!'.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Otori.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Tax Payer is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Grove Street Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tax Payer throws a series of punches but Otori avoids them all with ease.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori lands with a cross.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Tax Payer settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer swings widly with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick. #T1#
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Otori blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Otori thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer lands with a straight right. Otori didn't see that one coming.
Otori slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Otori thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tax Payer is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori throws a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Otori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
As Tax Payer backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Otori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Otori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Otori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tax Payer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otori.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Otori takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otori.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that Otori ducks under and follows up with a left that Otori also avoids with ease.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Otori misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Otori throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori catches Tax Payer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Otori connects with a jab.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks. #T4#
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer works the jab nicely.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
As Tax Payer backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Otori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tax Payer looks to throw a body kick
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Tax Payer with an uppercut!
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Otori blocks a jab.#T1#
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otori throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Otori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
Otori throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
Tax Payer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Otori slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otori.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otori jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer misses with a hook to the body
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Otori jabs at Tax Payer's body.#T2#
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
Otori misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tax Payer motions for Otori to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori scores with a hook.
Otori defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
Otori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Tax Payer lands with a nice body punch.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tax Payer lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori blocks a jab.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer wants to land a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Otori blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick from Tax Payer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori misses the jab.
Tax Payer throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Otori staying out of range there.
Tax Payer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori motions for Tax Payer to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori blocks a jab.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
Otori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Otori thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
Otori slips under a jab.
A big right from Otori misses.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Otori throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Tax Payer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer lands a head shot.#T1#
Tax Payer throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Tax Payer throws a nice looking combination but Otori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tax Payer slips a jab and a cross from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Tax Payer's leg but Tax Payer calmly moves out of range.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Tax Payer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer slips a jab and a cross from Otori.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Otori blocks a head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Tax Payer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Otori only half commits. #T2#
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otori.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer lands with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tax Payer duly obliges.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Otori should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Otori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer lands a slapping body shot.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
Tax Payer connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tax Payer throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tax Payer drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tax Payer needs to keep his hands up - Otori had a free shot at his head there.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otori appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Tax Payer.
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!
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Otori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Otori's head back.
Otori swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Otori lands a slapping body shot.
Otori throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.#T4#
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tax Payer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otori moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tax Payer.
Otori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Tax Payer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Tax Payer settles back down.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Otori throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
Otori slips under a jab.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Tax Payer.
Well Tax Payer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Aalto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Demenok is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demenok wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Aalto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Demenok is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Aalto!
After winning the bout, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Aalto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Aalto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Aalto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Aalto's torso.
Aalto cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demenok as he jumps to the side.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T1#
Demenok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Demenok settles back down.
Good shot there by Aalto.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aalto.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that half lands.
Demenok moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Aalto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aalto looks to throw a body kick
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee. #T2#
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Aalto moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Aalto coming out on top.
Aalto tries to clinch up.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs. #TD#
Aalto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aalto trying to mount his opponent but Demenok defends it.
Demenok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Demenok is looking to escape.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aalto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demenok trying to control but Aalto postures up. #SUB#
Demenok is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto. #SUB#
Aalto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura here.
Aalto is keen to just control but Demenok is a slippery customer.#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.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aalto is pressing down on Demenok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demenok is holding on for now.
Demenok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demenok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Aalto forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Aalto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demenok prevents it.
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok stalls. #TD#
Aalto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Demenok manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Aalto checks it.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
Demenok thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
Aalto wants a takedown.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aalto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demenok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aalto moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Aalto throws a quick counter head kick but Demenok was just out of range.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.#TD#
Aalto drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Demenok scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto. #T4#
Aalto avoids the body shot from Demenok. #CL#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aalto gets control of Demenok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aalto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Demenok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok 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#
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Aalto tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Aalto misses.
Aalto backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range. #T1#
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Aalto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
Aalto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
Michael Aalto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demenok working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Aalto 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.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Demenok pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demenok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Aalto connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Aalto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Aalto slips a straight right by Demenok.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Demenok.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aalto scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

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