Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 49
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Prawira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lands an overhand right.
Prawira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Prawira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prawira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prawira tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Prawira counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Prawira lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee connects with the punch.
Prawira throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prawira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Jeong Yeong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prawira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prawira moves away.
Prawira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Prawira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Prawira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prawira. Prawira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prawira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prawira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prawira lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee looks to land a combination but Prawira avoids it well.
Prawira throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prawira throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Prawira's shoulder, as Prawira tries to avoid the shot.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Prawira slips a jab from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prawira! But no joy.
A low kick from Prawira is predictable there
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Prawira throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##CL2#
Prawira drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Prawira counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Prawira to acknowledge the strikes.
Prawira lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prawira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prawira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Prawira misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaka Prawira 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#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Prawira throws a body kick that misses.
Prawira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Prawira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Jaka Prawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prawira tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a hook. Prawira ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prawira misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prawira on the side of the head.
Prawira throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prawira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Prawira tries to land a body kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Prawira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prawira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee slips under a jab from Prawira.#T2#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prawira closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Prawira slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prawira walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Prawira is looking to clinch.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prawira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prawira tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. #T3#
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee misses with a hook
and Prawira counters with a one-two to the body.
Prawira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prawira looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Prawira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prawira.
A jab from Prawira finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Prawira thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Lee moves out of range as Prawira throws a body kick.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prawira swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prawira.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Prawira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Prawira manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Prawira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prawira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prawira back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prawira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Prawira throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Prawira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Prawira misses.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Lee slips under a jab.
Prawira slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a hook but Prawira blocks it.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Lee backs off Prawira throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Prawira thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Prawira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Prawira misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Prawira misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Prawira lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Prawira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prawira is looking to clinch.
Prawira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prawira swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Prawira's shoulder, as Prawira tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Prawira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Prawira throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prawira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prawira can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a hook to the side of Prawira's head but Prawira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prawira scores with a leg kick.
Prawira tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prawira is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it. #T4#
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Prawira misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prawira misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Prawira backing up. Prawira nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Prawira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prawira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prawira slips under a jab.
Prawira only half commits to the counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Yeong Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Yeong Lee!
Jeong Yeong Lee 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.
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: IFA 26: Moscow
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Prasetya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prasetya.
Prasetya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parsaulian tries to avoid it but Prasetya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parsaulian to the ground. Parsaulian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Prasetya backs off Parsaulian throws a huge counter combo but Prasetya manages to avoid it all.
Parsaulian circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Parsaulian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prasetya trying to control but Parsaulian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Parsaulian is nestled in close to Prasetya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Parsaulian is working for a submission of some sort.
Prasetya is pressing down on Parsaulian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Parsaulian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prasetya trying to keep a closed guard but Parsaulian is proving a slippery customer.
Parsaulian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Prasetya trying to control the position. #SUB#
Prasetya is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parsaulian frees his head nicely. Oh but Prasetya has switched to an armbar! Parsaulian is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bayu Prasetya!

Event: HFA 46
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Kant throws a head kick that half lands.
Kant throws a sloppy head kick and Prawira moves out of range easily.
Kant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prawira is looking to counter the offense by Kant and move into the clinch.#CL#
Prawira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kant, pushing him back against the cage.
Kant controlling the action here for a moment.
Kant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prawira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kant decides to pull guard.
Prawira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard.
Prawira throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira trying to control but Kant is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kant looking for a guillotine here but Prawira defends easily.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving. #T1#
Prawira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kant's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head. It's preventing any offense from Prawira, at least for the moment.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant looking to control.
Kant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prawira is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kant looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kant pulls Prawira in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Kant ducks straight into an uppercut from Prawira and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Kant manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Kant is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Poe Kant has been cut.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving.
Prawira works over Kant with some ground and pound from guard.
Kant is still in real trouble! Can Prawira finish him?
Kant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kant seems to have recovered his senses.
Kant 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.#SUB#
Prawira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kant has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Prawira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prawira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prawira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kant trying to strike off his back.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira postures up and lands a big shot to Kant's brow.
Prawira won't allow Kant to sweep him here.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prawira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prawira advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Prawira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaka Prawira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prawira tries to clinch up but Kant circles away and keeps his distance.
Kant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Kant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kant showed some decent athleticism there.
Kant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Kant is taking a breather. Prawira 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira is trying to get back to full guard.
Prawira moves into full guard. #T1#
Kant with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kant trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Kant stopping the sweep attempt from Prawira.#SU2#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prawira, up you get!
Kant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Kant rushes Prawira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Kant pulls guard.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant working a defensive guard here.
Prawira throwing strikes but missing.
Kant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Prawira wanted to stand there but Kant had control of the position.
We've been hearing that Prawira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Prawira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prawira looking to pass the guard.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prawira avoids the head kick by Kant. #CL2#
Kant gets a clinch.
Prawira can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Kant pulls Prawira into guard. #ES2#
Kant kicks Prawira off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Kant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Prawira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kant is on him like a limpet, forcing Prawira back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kant breaks the clinch.
Prawira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prawira avoids it really well and circles away.
Kant shoots for a takedown but Prawira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poe Kant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kant misses with a two punch combination.
Kant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prawira shoots and misses
letting Kant counter with a right hand.
Kant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prawira but Prawira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Kant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prawira quickly recovers to half guard.
Prawira is looking for a sweep. Kant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prawira gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Prawira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prawira.
Prawira can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kant.#T1#
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kant 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.
Kant tries to move to mount but Prawira blocks the move with his legs.
Kant trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Prawira trying to remain calm as Kant controls from the top position.
Kant working the strikes but Prawira uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #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.
Prawira trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prawira defends it well.
Kant wants to pass the guard but Prawira is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prawira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kant.
Kant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kant has Prawira up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Kant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prawira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kant wants to take the fight to the mat but Prawira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaka Prawira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Kant.
Prawira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kant is defending well for now.
Kant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prawira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kant can turn it around.#TD2#
Kant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prawira uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prawira defends well.
Prawira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kant seems keen to control Prawira's posture.
Kant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prawira won't allow Kant to get back to his feet.
Kant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prawira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Prawira trying to hold on to Kant's head to control him but Kant postures up.
Poe Kant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kant trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prawira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Kant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kant thows a huge punch but Prawira dodges it nicely.
Kant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poe Kant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kant 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poe Kant!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: Sunrise 18
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Gomes lands with an uppercut that bounces Budiman off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Gomes.
Gomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budiman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Budiman is rocked!
Budiman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomes counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Budiman goes down! Will Budiman beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonny Gomes!
The defeated David Budiman had this to say: 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: Apex Series 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Perkasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Perkasa
and Winters counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordon Winters!

Event: IFA 20: Chrome
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Prasetya tries for a takedown but Byamakama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byamakama misses with a wild combination.
Prasetya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byamakama.
Prasetya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Byamakama sprawls and moves away.
Byamakama misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Byamakama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prasetya was covering up waiting for the punch and Byamakama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Prasetya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prasetya looking to control.
Prasetya has a closed guard, preventing Byamakama from standing up.
Byamakama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prasetya. 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#
Byamakama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byamakama has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.
Prasetya looking to control.
Byamakama is looking to stand up but Prasetya won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Prasetya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Byamakama stands up from Prasetya's guard - Byamakama perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Byamakama gets a takedown into half guard.
Prasetya trying to hold on to Byamakama's head to control him but Byamakama postures up. #SU2#
Byamakama stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice sprawl there from Byamakama as Prasetya shoots in.
Byamakama throws a series of punches but Prasetya avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Byamakama both land. Nice combination.
Prasetya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byamakama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prasetya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Byamakama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prasetya tries to clinch but Byamakama is having none of it.
Byamakama misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Byamakama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Prasetya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prasetya trying to control here.
Byamakama tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prasetya.
Prasetya regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Prasetya is working an open guard so Byamakama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Byamakama swinging wildly here.
Prasetya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byamakama fails to land with a series of punches.
Byamakama looks winded!
Byamakama misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Byamakama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prasetya gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Prasetya looking for a triangle here. Byamakama is fighting it but it looks tight! Prasetya pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byamakama is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bayu Prasetya!

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Budiman moves into the clinch successfully.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Baumgartner avoiding damage as Budiman throws knees to the body.
Budiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baumgartner.
Baumgartner cracks Budiman with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baumgartner controlling the action here for a moment.
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
Baumgartner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budiman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budiman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Baumgartner avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Baumgartner manages to break the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch but Budiman is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Budiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.
Budiman connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Baumgartner has eaten all the pies!
Baumgartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budiman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Budiman has closed the distance and engaged Baumgartner in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Budiman.
Budiman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Budiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budiman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman tries to throw a body punch but Baumgartner avoids it by throwing Budiman back against the cage. #T2#
Budiman pushes Baumgartner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budiman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Budiman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner tries to clinch up but Budiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Budiman tries to clinch up.
Budiman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baumgartner throws a low kick but Budiman avoids it.
Baumgartner looks for the body kick but Budiman saw that one coming.
Baumgartner misses with a low kick.
Baumgartner wants to clinch
and Budiman counters with a series of strikes. Baumgartner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Budiman checks a low kick from Baumgartner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Budiman clinches with his opponent.
Budiman throws an elbow that misses.
Budiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baumgartner missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Budiman dominated that round.
That's time! Budiman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner is having none of it. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Baumgartner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baumgartner blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner moves out of range.
Baumgartner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Budiman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Budiman is looking to clinch but Baumgartner is avoiding it.
Baumgartner throws a big counter head kick but Budiman avoids it with no problem.
Baumgartner throws a leg kick
and Budiman counters with a two punch combo.
David Budiman is winning the standup battle so far.
Budiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budiman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budiman. Baumgartner shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Baumgartner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Budiman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a body punch. #BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
Budiman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budiman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baumgartner throws the kick towards the body but Budiman avoids it.
Budiman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baumgartner just manages to avoid it.
Budiman moves in looking to clinch but Baumgartner pushes him off.#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baumgartner is defending well for now.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budiman scores with a nice body kick.
Baumgartner moves out of range of the body kick from Budiman. #CL2#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Budiman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
David Budiman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Budiman taking a breather.
Budiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Budiman avoiding damage as Baumgartner throws knees to the body.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Baumgartner wants to stall.
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 David Budiman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Budiman scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Baumgartner has closed the distance and engaged Budiman in a clinch.
We've been informed that Baumgartner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Budiman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Budiman obliges.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC2#
Baumgartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Budiman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budiman.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman landing knees to the head. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumgartner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budiman keeps the fight on the outside.
Baumgartner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Budiman.
Baumgartner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budiman. #T1#
Budiman is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baumgartner throws a head kick but Budiman moves out of range.
Baumgartner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Budiman counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Budiman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baumgartner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baumgartner wants to clinch up but Budiman keeps it at a distance.
Baumgartner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Budiman. #BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Baumgartner has Budiman up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Budiman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baumgartner's elbow. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman slips a jab and a cross from Baumgartner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budiman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baumgartner throws a sloppy head kick and Budiman moves out of range easily.
Budiman is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Baumgartner.
Budiman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Budiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budiman lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baumgartner.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baumgartner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budiman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budiman counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Budiman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Budiman 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Budiman!
After the big win, David Budiman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors High Quality Beef 🐄 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes lands a body shot.
A short right from Gomes on the inside.
Perkasa is trying to force a seperation but Gomes has the dominant position.
Gomes lands a body shot.
Gomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perkasa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gomes gets through Perkasa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomes trying to land knees to the body.
Gomes lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Perkasa is rocked!
Perkasa tries to land a knee to the head but Gomes blocks with his arms.
Oh Perkasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomes creates a bit of distance and cracks Perkasa with a big uppercut! Perkasa goes down! The referee pushes Gomes away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Perkasa make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Gomes takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonny Gomes!

Event: HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Bernados pushes Prawira up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Prawira breaks the clinch.
Bernados throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prawira thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bernados moves into the clinch.
Prawira letting Bernados take a breather here.
Bernados tries to pull guard but Prawira won't allow it.
Prawira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prawira lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prawira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernados is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prawira lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Prawira.
Bernados wants to take the fight to the mat but Prawira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaka Prawira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Bernados.
Prawira lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bernados fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Prawira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernados shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prawira as he avoids it easily.
Prawira misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Prawira. No joy for Bernados on that attempt.
Bernados shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Prawira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prawira.
Prawira stalling.
Prawira lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Prawira.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prawira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prawira. #T2#
Bernados looking for a takedown.
Bernados tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernados tries to break free but Prawira pushes him back against the cage.
Prawira works on Bernados's body with a couple of short punches.
Bernados takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prawira as Bernados tries to tie him up.
Bernados misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prawira.
Prawira lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Bernados is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prawira lands a big right hand that drops Bernados! The killer instinct kicks in and Prawira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Prawira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaka Prawira!
After winning the bout, Jaka Prawira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ivan Bernados spoke after the fight, saying 'Peace you'll, good night'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Prawira with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fat counter with a right hand. #CL#
Prawira has managed to clinch.
Prawira wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fat lands with a short shot to the head.
Fat slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Fat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fat takes a swing at Prawira's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira avoids the body shot from Fat.
Fat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prawira fails with the takedown
letting Fat counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaka Prawira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Prawira darts in trying to clinch
and Fat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaka Prawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Fat cracks Prawira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Prawira to stand back up!#ROC2#Prawira is rocked!
Prawira shoots and misses
and Fat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Prawira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prawira seems to have got his legs back now.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira has his takedown stuffed
and Fat counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bingo Fat!
The defeated Jaka Prawira had this to say: 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Perkasa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perkasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perkasa lands with a nice combination. Budiman backs away looking to recover.
Perkasa wants to clinch.
Budiman throws a hook but Perkasa avoids it easily.
Perkasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkasa throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Perkasa does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Perkasa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budiman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budiman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Perkasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Budiman back to the ropes. Perkasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Budiman wants to land a leg kick but Perkasa is out of range.
Perkasa throws a series of strikes that have Budiman backpedaling.
Perkasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkasa misses with a wild combination.
Perkasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budiman is looking to counter the offense by Perkasa and move into the clinch.
Perkasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkasa throws a head kick that misses.
Perkasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Perkasa tries to get set, Budiman tries to push him back and clinch up but Perkasa manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Budiman finds it's way through Perkasa's defenses. #T2#
Perkasa lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Perkasa gets a clinch.
Budiman tries to land a knee to the head but Perkasa blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Perkasa breaks from the clinch.
Budiman swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkasa.
Perkasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budiman.
Perkasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Budiman counters with a straight right hand.
Perkasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Budiman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkasa throws a one two combo. #CL#
Budiman has closed the distance and engaged Perkasa in a clinch.
Budiman scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Perkasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Perkasa moves out of range as Budiman strikes.
Perkasa throws a head kick that misses.
Budiman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budiman throws a quick counter head kick but Perkasa was just out of range.
Andy Perkasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budiman is looking to counter punch.
Perkasa throws a right hand that Budiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Budiman also avoids with ease.
Perkasa is looking to clinch.
Perkasa throws a right hand that Budiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Budiman also avoids with ease.
Budiman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkasa.
Budiman throws a big counter combination but Perkasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andy Perkasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budiman is looking to counter punch.
Budiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Perkasa throws a series of punches but Budiman moves out of range.
Perkasa falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Budiman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman stalling the fight. #BC2#
Perkasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budiman throws a counter high kick but Perkasa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Perkasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Perkasa.
Budiman scores with a hook.#ROC#Perkasa is rocked!
Perkasa closes the distance but Budiman moves to the side
and Budiman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Budiman!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Budiman thanked High Quality Beef 🐄 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Perkasa misses with a two punch combination.
Perkasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perkasa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomi to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Perkasa closes the distance and clinches.
Gomi dodges an elbow strike from Perkasa.
Perkasa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Gomi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gomi tries to break free but Perkasa pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Perkasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkasa thows a body kick. Gomi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkasa throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi cracks Perkasa with a good jab.
Perkasa drops his guard momentarily, allowing Gomi to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Perkasa! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Gomi takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Takanori Gomi!

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hopper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budiman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Budiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Budiman tries to keep at a distance but Hopper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman tries to land a knee to the head but Hopper blocks with his arms.
Hopper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Budiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopper is defending well for now.
Budiman is trying to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling him.
Hopper keeps control of Budiman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Hopper pushes Budiman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Budiman 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.
Hopper managing to block the knees to the body from Budiman.
Hopper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budiman working aggressively here.
Hopper managing to block the knees to the body from Budiman. #T1#
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budiman tries to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling the position.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopper avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hopper.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper scores with a shot to the side of Budiman's head.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
Hopper fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hopper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budiman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Budiman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopper.
Budiman looking to slow down the pace here.
Budiman tries to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling the position.
Hopper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hopper lands a right hand.
Budiman looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimans head.
Hopper lands a left hand.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopper.
Hopper lands with a left to the head.
Hopper pushes Budiman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimans head.
Hopper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budiman backwards.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Budiman is rocked!
Hopper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopper lands a right hand.
Budiman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
Hopper pushes Budiman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Hopper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopper creates a bit of distance and cracks Budiman with a big uppercut! Budiman goes down! The referee pushes Hopper away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Budiman make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hopper takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aidan Hopper!
David Budiman was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sure I can win the next fight.'.

Event: IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Herny looks to land a combination but Prasetya avoids it well.
Herny digs a good body shot into Prasetya's ribs.
Herny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prasetya will feel that in the morning.
Prasetya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herny can pounce on him.
Prasetya throws a series of punches but Herny avoids them all with ease.
Herny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herny scores with a hook to the body. Prasetya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herny misses with a body shot.
Herny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prasetya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herny lands a nice hook to Prasetya's body. Prasetya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prasetya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herny is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herny misses with a kick to the body.
Herny scores with a sloppy right hand. Prasetya should have avoided that one.
Herny swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasetya.
Prasetya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Prasetya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayu Prasetya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herny scores with a punch to the head.
Prasetya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
No joy there for Prasetya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herny swinging wildly here.
Herny throws a right and a left that Prasetya avoids nicely.
Herny looks to score with a jab to the body but Prasetya is just out of range.
Herny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prasetya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prasetya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Prasetya misses.
Prasetya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayu Prasetya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herny swings for the body but Prasetya moves out of range.
Prasetya looks to land a combination but Herny avoids it well.
Prasetya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prasetya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prasetya manages to avoid it.
Herny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herny lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prasetya shoots in looking for a takedown. Herny tries to sprawl out of it but Prasetya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Herny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prasetya is breathing heavily.#T2#
Herny scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Prasetya is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Herny and Prasetya goes tumbling to the canvas! Herny follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Prasetya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herny is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Prasetya is hurt! He's hurt bad - Herny fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Prasetya from any more punishment! Congratulations to Herny! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Herny!
Alexis Herny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: IFA 12: Maximum
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Xan as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasetya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xan tests Prasetya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xan connects with a nice looking jab.
Prasetya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xan cracks Prasetya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Prasetya forces Xan back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##TD#
Xan drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Xan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prasetya passes Xan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Prasetya trying to pass the guard but Xan defending well. #SUB2#
Prasetya is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Prasetya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prasetya.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Xan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Xan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Xan working for a triangle but Prasetya defends it easily. #SUB2#
Prasetya 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.
Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Prasetya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prasetya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Xan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Prasetya wants to control from the top but Xan keeps moving.
Prasetya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prasetya postures up in Xan's guard and throws a big left but Xan blocks it. #SUB2#
Prasetya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prasetya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Xan is looking for a triangle but Prasetya pushes his legs off easily.
Prasetya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Xan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xan is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Prasetya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prasetya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Xan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasetya keeping moving, preventing Xan from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Xan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Prasetya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prasetya tries to clinch up.
Liu Xan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prasetya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasetya can do to turn this around?
Xan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Xan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prasetya under the eye.
Liu Xan is winning the standup battle so far.
Xan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Xan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xan.#ROC#Prasetya is rocked!
Prasetya darts in looking for a takedown but Xan gets double underhooks and turns Prasetya into the ropes.
Xan connects with a nice looking jab.
Prasetya is still on wobbly legs! Can Xan finish him?
Prasetya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Prasetya misses with a takedown attempt
and Xan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayu Prasetya.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prasetya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prasetya is breathing heavily.
Xan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prasetya's hands.
Xan throws a good cross that connects.
Xan lunges at Prasetya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prasetya's hand.
Liu Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prasetya closes the distance and clinches up with Xan, looking for a takedown. Prasetya pushes Xan against the ropes but Xan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xan jabs Prasetya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xan duly obliges. #T3#
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Xan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Xan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Prasetya stumbling backwards into the ropes! Prasetya bounces back off the ropes towards Xan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Xan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Xan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liu Xan!

Event: HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Prawira is trying to pull guard but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.
Kramer struggles to land a body shot inside as Prawira controls his hands.
Prawira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kramer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kramer is trying to push Prawira away but Prawira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Prawira.#TD2#
Prawira jumps guard and drags Kramer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Kramer wanted to stand there but Prawira had control of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prawira keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Prawira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kramer is looking to defend but Prawira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kramer! Prawira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kramer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaka Prawira!
Jaka Prawira 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: Dec 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Prasetya tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Prasetya has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Prasetya swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prasetya's guard.#SUB2#
Prasetya working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Prasetya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Prasetya is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Prasetya working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prasetya keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Prasetya is trying to keep Gracie in close. #T2##SUB2#
Prasetya is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Prasetya is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prasetya is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Prasetya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Prasetya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prasetya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Prasetya has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Prasetya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#T4#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Prasetya has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Prasetya is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Prasetya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Prasetya is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Prasetya is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bayu Prasetya 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##TD2#
Prasetya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Prasetya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Prasetya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Prasetya eventually gives up the hold.
Prasetya wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Prasetya seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prasetya.
Prasetya is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prasetya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prasetya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Prasetya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prasetya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Prasetya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Prasetya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Prasetya is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Prasetya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bayu Prasetya!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Prawira to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Prawira has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
Prawira is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Prawira's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prawira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prawira trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith not doing much here. #SUB#
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prawira trying to control the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prawira's guard.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira. #T4##REVR#
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Prawira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith working Prawira over with strikes.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith 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##TD2#
Prawira gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Prawira scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prawira has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Prawira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prawira wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to stand up but Prawira has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prawira.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Prawira is controlling the position.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.
Prawira trying to control but Smith postures up.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prawira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith controlling the action here.
More stalling from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Prawira being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Prasetya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Prasetya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Prasetya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prasetya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prasetya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Prasetya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Prasetya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prasetya shoots and misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
River digs a good body shot into Prasetya's ribs.
Prasetya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prasetya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prasetya scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from River finds it's way through Prasetya's defenses.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River catches Prasetya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River with a hook.#ROC2#Prasetya is rocked!
Prasetya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prasetya.
Oh Prasetya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prasetya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a good body shot.
River 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.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River cracks Prasetya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prasetya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River with a hook.
Prasetya dives in for a single leg takedown but River sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
River is working Prasetya over against the cage.
River lands a body punch.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle, before River throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Prasetya's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! River lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Guy River!
A victorious Guy River 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: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##KD#
Perkasa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Legend Jr sprawling to the canvas! Legend Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Perkasa finish him?! #ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!#TD#
Perkasa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Legend Jr is still in real trouble! Can Perkasa finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Perkasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Perkasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Perkasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Legend Jr is defending well.
Perkasa working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legend Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Perkasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Legend Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Perkasa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Legend Jr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Perkasa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Legend Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Perkasa lets go of the hold and Legend Jr can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Perkasa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Perkasa waved his t-shirt featuring Swanson's Poutine's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Joyce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budiman moves out of range as Joyce throws a body kick.
Joyce throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Budiman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Budiman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joyce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budiman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joyce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budiman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budiman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyce keeping full guard, as Budiman tries to pass.
Budiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Budiman drops back looking for a leg! Joyce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joyce manages to kick Budiman off! Budiman jumps back into Joyce's guard.
Joyce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Budiman postures up and lands a big shot to Joyce's brow.
Budiman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Budiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joyce has hold of Budiman's hands but Budiman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Budiman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Budiman is looking for a kimura but Joyce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Budiman to get the leverage. #T2#
Budiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Budiman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joyce is refusing to be controlled, as Budiman sits in half guard.
Joyce has a hand on Budiman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Budiman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Budiman looking to secure an arm triangle but Joyce defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budiman controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Budiman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joyce is looking to escape.
Budiman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Budiman tries to control but Joyce wriggling away. #SUB#
Budiman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joyce is surviving well by controlling Budiman's body position as best he can.
Budiman breaks from Joyce's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Joyce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB#
Budiman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joyce manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Budiman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Budiman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joyce is trying to control Budiman's posture but Budiman avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Budiman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Joyce connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joyce!
Joyce tries to clinch
and Budiman counters with a head kick.
Joyce tries to clinch but Budiman moves out of range.
Joyce lands with a nice body punch.
Joyce throws out a powerful jab.
Budiman shoots in but no luck this time.
Joyce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budiman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyce can do to turn this around?
Joyce fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Budiman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Joyce is predictable there #TD#
and Budiman counters with a shoot takedown. Joyce fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Budiman wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving. #T1#
Budiman stops Joyce from standing up.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck.
Joyce is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Budiman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Budiman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Budiman stands and throws Joyce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joyce sneaks back into half guard.
Budiman moves into full mount! Joyce won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB#
Budiman throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Joyce has his hands clasped together but Budiman breaks the hold and Joyce is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Budiman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Budiman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Budiman made sure he mentioned High Quality Beef 🐄, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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