Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Geri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zuki backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki throws a push kick but Geri slaps the foot to one side.
Geri thinks about the counter body kick.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuki as he jumps to the side.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki throws a head kick but Geri moves out of range.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Geri's defenses.
Zuki throws a series of strikes that have Geri backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Mawashi Geri has been cut.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.#T1#
Zuki looks to throw the jab but Geri is out of range.
Zuki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeri.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geri shoots in but Zuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Zuki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuki defends it nicely.#T2#
Geri connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Zuki moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zuki has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Zuki steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geri darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Geri into the ropes.
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuki cracks Geri on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Geri falls backwards against the ropes. Zuki follows up with more strikes that drop Geri to his knees. Zuki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Geri! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
After the big win, Oki Zuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Nochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nochi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nochi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kakuto is standing up over Nochi. Nochi looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control. #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Nochi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto gets to mount! Nochi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nochi is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!#T1#
Kakuto keeps control of the position easily here as Nochi tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Kakuto has managed to slip his arm under Nochi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nochi is tapping out! Submission win for Kakuto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Rikishi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vydaniya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vydaniya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rikishi is controlling him well.
Rikishi controlling from side mount.
Vydaniya regains half guard.
Rikishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vydaniya on the ground.
Rikishi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rikishi prevents Vydaniya from improving his position.
Rikishi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi looks to land a strike but Vydaniya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rikishi is stalling in the full guard.
Vydaniya 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.#T1##SUB2#
Vydaniya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rikishi defends it easily.
Rikishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vydaniya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rikishi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rikishi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vydaniya is retaining full guard.
Rikishi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vydaniya has wrist control.
Vydaniya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Rikishi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vydaniya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rikishi is in Vydaniya's guard.
Rikishi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vydaniya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rikishi postures up.
Rikishi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vydaniya 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.
Rikishi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Vydaniya looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rikishi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vydaniya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vydaniya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rikishi manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rikishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vydaniya defending well though.
Rikishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Vydaniya is looking to control Rikishi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vydaniya avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Vydaniya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rikishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rikishi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rikishi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vydaniya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rikishi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vydaniya is retaining full guard.
Rikishi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rikishi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rikishi wants to stand but Vydaniya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rikishi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vydaniya is retaining full guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vydaniya is trying to keep Rikishi in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rikishi.
Vydaniya is being controlled here.
Vydaniya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vydaniya is trying to control Rikishi's posture but Rikishi avoids it.
Rikishi controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Rikishi tries to stand but Vydaniya controls the position and pulls Rikishi into his guard.
Rikishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rikishi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rikishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vydaniya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rikishi controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rikishi.
Vydaniya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rikishi.
Rikishi grinds an elbow into Vydaniya's temple. #CUT#It looks like Dos Vydaniya has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Vydaniya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vydaniya pushes Rikishi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rikishi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T9#
Vydaniya tries to improve position but can't.
Rikishi just content to control the position. #SUB#
Rikishi swings around for an armbar but Vydaniya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rikishi's guard.
Vydaniya trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vydaniya stops Rikishi from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Vydaniya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyojin Rikishi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyojin Rikishi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rikishi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kyojin Rikishi!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Kyojin Rikishi!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Kyojin Rikishi!

Kyojin Rikishi wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Batdorani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Boulder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batdorani is wriggling around but Le Boulder manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batdorani can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Batdorani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Batdorani wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Batdorani is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Boulder moves into full mount! Batdorani won't be happy about that! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Batdorani reaches up to try and control the position but Le Boulder seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Batdorani rolls and tries to escape and now Le Boulder has his back!
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Batdorani tries to buck him off. #T3#
Le Boulder thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Boulder is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Further stalling from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Batdorani is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Le Boulder misses with a punch to the head.
Le Boulder has good solid back control here.
Batdorani should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T5#
Le Boulder is hanging on to Batdorani's back as he tries to escape.
Le Boulder has good solid back control here. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batdorani trying to control the hands but Le Boulder won't let him.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position as Batdorani tries to break free.
What can Batdorani do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Le Boulder is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T7#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batdorani wants to escape the position.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Batdorani tries to buck him off. #T9#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Boulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Boulder 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!

Bob Le Boulder wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Le Boulder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Luchador slips nicely into half guard.
El Luchador trying to control the pace.
El Luchador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ding Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ding Dong is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador works his way into full mount!
El Luchador controlling from mount. #T1#
El Luchador has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ding Dong's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ding Dong tries to reverse the position but El Luchador maintains control.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
El Luchador lands a nice shot to the head.
El Luchador controlling his opponent.
El Luchador's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
El Luchador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ding Dong for as long as he can get away with.
El Luchador has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ding Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Luchador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from El Luchador.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ding Dong enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ding Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ding Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ding Dong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Luchador has passed into side control.
Ding Dong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador lands a big shot there that rocks Ding Dong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#It looks like Ding Ding Dong has been cut.#T1#
El Luchador pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.
El Luchador with a couple of short strikes.
Nacho El Luchador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Luchador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by El Luchador.
El Luchador continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from El Luchador.
Ding Dong is in a horrible position here. El Luchador smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Luchador looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Luchador forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong wants to control his opponent's hands but El Luchador gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho El Luchador dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ding Ding Dong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ding Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Luchador avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
El Luchador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ding Dong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ding Dong tries to control the position but he's not in luck - El Luchador easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Ding Dong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from El Luchador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador controlling his opponent. #T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because El Luchador is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB#
El Luchador looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Luchador controlling from the full mount.
El Luchador is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ding Dong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ding Dong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ding Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Luchador cracks Ding Dong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T3#
El Luchador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ding Dong can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
El Luchador continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho El Luchador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Luchador 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho El Luchador!
Ding Ding Dong was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Zuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geri on the side of the head.
A head kick by Geri misses
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki blocks a head kick by Geri.
Geri throws a head kick but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Geri misses with a takedown
and Zuki counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Geri! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Zuki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Kakuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brown is trying to defend against the choke here but Kakuto has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kakuto Tightens the hold and Brown taps out furiously! Kakuto displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Balgav tries to sprawl but Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balgav for as long as he can get away with.
Le Boulder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balgav!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balgav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balgav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balgav is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder continues to stall.
Balgav is trying to stand.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
Balgav is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balgav wants to try and get back to his feet.
Le Boulder thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Balgav is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Balgav is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Boulder won't let Balgav get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T7#
More hug and hope from Le Boulder.#SUB#
Le Boulder looking to secure an arm triangle but Balgav defends it well.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balgav is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T8#
Le Boulder is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Balgav is in real trouble.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Balgav.
Balgav is trying to stand back up. #T9#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balgav covering up well under a series of strikes from Le Boulder.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Boulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Boulder 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!

Bob Le Boulder wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Nochi closes the distance and clinches up with Vydaniya, looking for a takedown. Nochi pushes Vydaniya against the ropes but Vydaniya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vydaniya is looking to counter the offense by Nochi and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Nochi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nochi stalls.
Nochi stalling in the clinch but Vydaniya improves position. #BC#
Vydaniya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nochi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nochi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya is working for takedown but Nochi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nochi tries to stall but Vydaniya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vydaniya is working Nochi over against the ropes.
Nochi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vydaniya is trying to break the clinch but Nochi is controlling him.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Vydaniya wants the takedown. Nochi is fighting it off but Vydaniya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nochi's guard against the ropes.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet but Vydaniya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vydaniya throws a big right hand that misses.
Vydaniya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vydaniya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nochi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nochi pulls Vydaniya in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nochi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vydaniya stacks Nochi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vydaniya!
Vydaniya creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nochi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vydaniya lands a nice short elbow.
Vydaniya is nestled in close to Nochi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Vydaniya stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Nochi clinches up with Vydaniya and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3##BC#
Vydaniya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vydaniya defends it nicely.
Nochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vydaniya swivels and escapes.
Dos Vydaniya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spokoynoy Nochi.
Nochi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vydaniya counters with a left and a right that stings Nochi.
Nochi moves in looking to clinch but Vydaniya pushes him off.
Vydaniya feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Nochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vydaniya swivels and escapes.
Nochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Vydaniya counters by clinching up.
Vydaniya blocks an elbow strike from Nochi.
Nochi pressing his opponent against the ropes. #TD#
Vydaniya jumps guard.
Vydaniya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vydaniya wants to sweep here but Nochi controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Nochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vydaniya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Nochi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nochi is looking to stand up but Vydaniya won't let him.
Nochi wants to pass the guard but Vydaniya is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nochi stopping the sweep attempt from Vydaniya.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vydaniya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vydaniya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nochi darts in looking for a takedown but Vydaniya gets double underhooks and turns Nochi into the ropes.
Vydaniya throws a big counter combination but Nochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nochi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vydaniya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vydaniya tries to keep at a distance but Nochi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vydaniya has Nochi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nochi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Vydaniya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vydaniya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vydaniya tries to counter with a takedown but Nochi is quick to defend against it.
Nochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nochi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vydaniya as he avoids it easily.
Vydaniya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T7#
Nochi wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nochi has closed the distance and engaged Vydaniya in a clinch.
Vydaniya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nochi has him pressed against the ropes.
Nochi is looking to control Vydaniya's arms but Vydaniya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nochi has his back to the ropes.
Vydaniya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vydaniya fails to pull guard. #T8#
Vydaniya tries for a takedown but Nochi manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Vydaniya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nochi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vydaniya keeps the fight on the outside.
Nochi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Vydaniya counters with a single leg into guard. Nochi didn't expect that.
Vydaniya looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Nochi is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T9#
Vydaniya avoids a wild elbow strike from Nochi.#BC#
Vydaniya breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Nochi feints and as Vydaniya raises his hands in defense, Nochi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vydaniya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nochi tries to clinch
enabling Vydaniya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vydaniya leaves Nochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vydaniya throws a big counter combination but Nochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nochi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vydaniya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Vydaniya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vydaniya 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!

Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rikishi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ol is fending him off so far but Rikishi persists. Nope, Ol circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyojin Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikishi goes for a double leg but Ol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ol continues to drive forward.
Ol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Ol gets caught flat footed, as Rikishi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ol trying to keep a closed guard but Rikishi is proving a slippery customer.
Rikishi stopping the sweep attempt from Ol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rikishi stands up from Ol's guard - Rikishi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rikishi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Ol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo Ol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyojin Rikishi.#T1#
Rikishi tries for a takedown but Ol circles away easily
and Ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rikishi shoots and misses
and Ol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyojin Rikishi has been cut.
Rikishi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ol is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Rikishi with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rikishi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ol, which made it look bad. #T2#
Rikishi misses with a takedown #KD#
and Ol counters with a nice right hand that sends Rikishi toppling to the canvas! Rikishi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ol finish him?!
Rikishi looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ol leaves Rikishi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ol throwing a counter right hand but Rikishi manages to avoid it.
Rikishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rikishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ol tries to sprawl out of it but Rikishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Ol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Rikishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ol counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rikishi badly! Ol follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rikishi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ol finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lo Ol!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Konabe takes one to the chin there.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orohena misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Konabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orohena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Konabe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orohena blocks it well.
Konabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orohena misses with a hook. Konabe ducked under it nicely.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.#CL2#
Konabe clinches. #BC#
Orohena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Konabe darts in and clinches Orohena up against the cage.
Konabe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orohena's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Konabe jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orohena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Konabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orohena defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Orohena avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Konabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orohena preventing the sweep.
Konabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orohena is looking to stand up but Konabe won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena sets himself, and Konabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Orohena avoids it this time.
Konabe moves forwards but Orohena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konabe shoots in for a double leg but Orohena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Konabe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Konabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konabe ducks under a wild hook from Orohena.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Konabe throws a right and a left that Orohena avoids nicely.
Konabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orohena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orohena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orohena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konabe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena is breathing heavily.
Konabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orohena defends well and Konabe ends up having to push Orohena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orohena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
It looked like Orohena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe tries to bum rush Orohena with a series of wild strikes but Orohena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Konabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konabe tries for a takedown but Orohena manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Konabe gets control of Orohena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konabe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Konabe working for a triangle but Orohena defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU#
Orohena stands and steps away. Konabe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Konabe on that attempt.
Orohena lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Max Orohena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.
Orohena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konabe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orohena moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKonabe.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orohena throws a jab but it's blocked by Konabe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Orohena, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Orohena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Orohena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orohena is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orohena throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Konabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Orohena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konabe controls the pace.
Orohena wants to stand up but Konabe is controlling him.
Orohena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orohena tries to get out of the position.
Konabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konabe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Konabe gets to his feet - Orohena follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Konabe fails with the takedown.
Konabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orohena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orohena wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orohena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orohena lands a nice hook to Konabe's body. Konabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konabe staying out of range there.#T2#
Konabe lands a jab-cross combination.
Orohena looks to score with a jab to the body but Konabe is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Konabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orohena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konabe is in Orohena's guard.
Konabe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konabe throwing strikes but missing.
Konabe throwing strikes from guard but Orohena blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Konabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konabe tries to clinch there but Orohena circles away.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orohena throws a right and a left that Konabe avoids nicely. #CL2#
Konabe clinches with his opponent.
Konabe prevents a body shot from Orohena.
Konabe takes a shot to the head.
Orohena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena won't allow it.
Orohena misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Konabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konabe tries to clinch but Orohena moves out of range.
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Konabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orohena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konabe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poma Konabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orohena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Orohena swinging wildly here.
Konabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Orohena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Konabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Konabe moves in looking to clinch but Orohena pushes him off.
Konabe fails to land the takedown.
Orohena throws a hook but Konabe blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Konabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Konabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Konabe clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Konabe.
Konabe fails to pull guard.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.#T1##BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe is looking to clinch.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Konabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Orohena is winning the standup battle so far.
Orohena missing with a left hand there. Konabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Konabe takes one on the button.
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
Konabe slips under a jab.
Konabe dives in and grabs Orohena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orohena pushes down on Konabe's head and hops out.
Orohena throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Konabe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##CL2#
Konabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Konabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Konabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orohena walks away with a smile on his face. Konabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Konabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konabe shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konabe is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Konabe gets a takedown into half guard.
Orohena is looking to escape.
Konabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Konabe seems to be working for a kimura but Orohena defends the submission attempt.
Konabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konabe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Konabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konabe lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Konabe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konabe controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Orohena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orohena 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Orohena!

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Chunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chunks misses with some punches.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chunks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Chunks has hold of one of Geri's legs. Geri is fighting the takedown attempt but Chunks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Geri is looking to stand back up but Chunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geri. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Geri is defending against the submission attempts here by Chunks.
Chunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Chunks seems to be working for a kimura but Geri defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Chunks thows a huge punch but Geri dodges it nicely.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geri wants to get back to his feet.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #ES2#
Geri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
It seemed like Geri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Geri.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunks. Chunks gets slowly back to his feet.
Geri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##CL#
Chunks clinches with his opponent.
Geri is looking for a takedown.
Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Chunks is trying to trip Geri. He has hold of a leg but Geri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chunks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Geri wants to stand and escape but Chunks is having none of it.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Geri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Chunks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geri. Geri obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Geri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chunks's head.#CL#
Chunks rushes Geri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chunks is working for takedown but Geri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chunks is looking to control Geri's arms but Geri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch. #TD#
Chunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #T5#
Geri pushes Chunks off but Chunks dives into side control. #ES2#
Geri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Geri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chunks circles away.
Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Chunks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geri was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Geri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him.
Geri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T6#
Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chunks stops Geri from standing up.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geri wants to stand but Chunks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks darts in looking for a takedown but Geri gets double underhooks and turns Chunks into the ropes.
Geri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chunks is defending well.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Geri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geri prevents the takedown attempt.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geri is defending well.
Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks. #BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geri did well to prevent Chunks getting side control.#ES2#
Geri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Chunks scores with a takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T9#
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri is looking to stand up but Chunks isn't so interested in that idea.
Geri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mawashi Geri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Geri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geri.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunks tries to sprawl out of it but Geri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chunks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chunks shoots in but Geri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geri connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chunks shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Chunks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Geri lands an elbow.
Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Geri easily slips into full mount!
Geri controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Geri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunks is looking to escape.
Chunks is trying to reverse the position but instead Geri has taken his back - oops!
Geri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Geri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Geri let's go of the attempt for now.
Geri controlling well, preventing Chunks from escaping the position. #T4#
Chunks breaks Geri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Geri is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Chunks stops a takedown attempt from Geri.
Chunks wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chunks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geri after a bit of a struggle.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a leg kick. #T5#
Geri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geri fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Geri as Chunks shoots in.
Geri is looking for the big counter here.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri lands a nice shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Geri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geri controls the position.#SUB2#
Geri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chunks, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Geri is trying to get an arm triangle but Chunks is defending well. #T6#
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geri lands a nice short elbow.#T7#
Geri is keen to just control but Chunks is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
Chunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chunks looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunks, not yet.
Chunks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #T8#
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.
Geri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chunks clinches up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chunks wants a takedown. #TD#
Chunks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9##ES2#
Geri has one foot on Chunks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geri's guard.

Geri has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geri but Geri 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.

Mawashi Geri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a left and a right that stings Chunks.
Chunks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chunks thinking.
Chunks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Chunks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a nice body shot.
Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Geri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mawashi Geri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Chunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mawashi Geri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geri sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Chunks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chunks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Chunks keeping full guard, as Geri tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Geri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Geri being controlled here momentarily.
Geri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.
Chunks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geri looks for a takedown but Chunks sprawls well.#TD#
Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chunks prevents Geri from standing back up. #SUB#
Chunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chunks connects with a nice short shot to Geri's temple. #T5#
Geri tries to kick Chunks off but Chunks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chunks is looking to stall here but Geri recovers full guard.
Chunks trying to control but Geri is working from the bottom.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunks postures up in Geri's guard and throws a big left but Geri blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Geri with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Geri, which made it look bad.
Chunks fails with the takedown.#TD#
Geri tries to sprawl but Chunks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him #T7##SUB#
Chunks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Geri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balgav is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.
Kakuto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balgav is trying to escape back to his feet but Kakuto uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Balgav is defending well.
Kakuto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Kakuto tries for a kimura but Balgav is defending well.
Balgav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakuto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balgav keeps working.
Balgav pushes Kakuto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kakuto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balgav has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balgav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Balgav tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Balgav.
Balgav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balgav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuto punches Balgav on the ear. #SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Balgav's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Balgav is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB#
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo !

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Vydaniya throws a sloppy head kick and Nochi moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vydaniya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nochi is looking for a sweep. Vydaniya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Vydaniya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Nochi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dos Vydaniya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nochi.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vydaniya avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vydaniya, as that shot connected. #KD#
Nochi drops Vydaniya with a beautiful combination! Vydaniya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nochi is looking for the KO!
Nochi tries to clinch but Vydaniya is having none of it.
Nochi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vydaniya circles away.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Spokoynoy Nochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dos Vydaniya.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vydaniya tries to land a front kick but Nochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Vydaniya with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vydaniya tries to clinch but Nochi moves out of range.
Vydaniya shoots in but Nochi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses.
Vydaniya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nochi fails to land the takedown.
Vydaniya unleashes a big counter combination but Nochi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vydaniya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Nochi with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Vydaniya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Vydaniya content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nochi tries to roll over but Vydaniya keeps him under control.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet.
Nochi trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vydaniya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vydaniya is keen to just control but Nochi is a slippery customer.
Nochi wants to control but Vydaniya is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nochi swivels and escapes.
Nochi misses with a two punch combination.
Vydaniya misses with a body kick.#T5#
Vydaniya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vydaniya lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nochi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vydaniya tries to kick Nochi off in order to stand up. Nochi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vydaniya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vydaniya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Nochi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nochi looks for a takedown but Vydaniya sprawls well.#TD#
Nochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nochi lands in his opponent's guard.

Vydaniya pushes Nochi off and scrambles back to his feet. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vydaniya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nochi.
Nochi throws a hook but Vydaniya avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Vydaniya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vydaniya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Nochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nochi is trying to break the clinch but Vydaniya has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Vydaniya pulls guard successfully.
Vydaniya looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Vydaniya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vydaniya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nochi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vydaniya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nochi has managed to get both his arms back between Vydaniya's legs - danger averted.
Vydaniya striking off his back but it's not causing Nochi any problems. #SUB2#
Vydaniya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nochi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nochi passes into half guard.
Vydaniya is trying to control but can't.
Vydaniya is looking for a sweep. Nochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vydaniya gets caught napping as Nochi dives in and scores a takedown. Vydaniya manages to retain guard.

Vydaniya kicks Nochi off and gets to his feet. #T9#
Nochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nochi throws a right hand that Vydaniya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vydaniya also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nochi.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vydaniya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vydaniya is looking for the big counter here.
Vydaniya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vydaniya. No joy for Nochi on that attempt.
Nochi dives in and grabs Vydaniya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vydaniya pushes down on Nochi's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Vydaniya.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dos Vydaniya.
I think Vydaniya 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!

Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Le Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Brown wants to stand up but Le Boulder is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Boulder controls the pace.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le Boulder moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Brown has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Brown. #T4#
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Brown trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder is in full control for now.
Le Boulder throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder missing with punches from the back.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but Le Boulder has full control of the position and if anything, Brown has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Le Boulder controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Le Boulder looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brown taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Le Boulder!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Le Boulder thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Montes closes the distance and pushes Dgh back into the cage.
Montes is trying to break free.
Montes is trying to force a seperation but Dgh has the dominant position.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Montes closes the distance and pushes Dgh back into the cage.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dgh prevents Montes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dgh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dgh misses with a takedown
and Dgh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dgh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
Montes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dgh looks winded!#T1##KD#
Montes drops Dgh with a beautiful combination! Dgh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montes is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dgh is rocked!#CUT#It looks like hg Dgh has been cut.
Montes lands a big right hook! Dgh looks hurt but is still standing! Montes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Dgh falls down and Montes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Dgh's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Montes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon Montes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Montes rushes World and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
World avoids a punch combination nicely.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
World avoids the head kick by Montes.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World on the side of the head.
Sheldon Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
World takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montes lands with a kick to the temple. World shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Montes prevents the takedown attempt.
World goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
World on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montes. #CL2#
World tries to keep at a distance but Montes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Montes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montes with a jab.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Montes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montes throws a head kick but World moves out of range. #CL2#
Montes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with World, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
Montes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and World counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
World working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks World politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. World prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
World is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montes looks calm but he's in trouble here. World gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! World lets go of the hold and Montes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shocking World!

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Luchador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raheem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raheem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador mounts Raheem! Really nice guard pass there!
El Luchador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
El Luchador breaks from Raheem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T1#
El Luchador with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Raheem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raheem is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! El Luchador has taken his back!
Raheem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Luchador controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Raheem right now.
El Luchador trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raheem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##ES2#
Raheem manages to escape to his feet.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raheem lands the left hand.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to avoid it but El Luchador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raheem to the ground. Raheem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for El Luchador on that attempt.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nacho El Luchador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Luchador.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Raheem gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage. #BC2#
Raheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Luchador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Luchador is defended easily by Raheem.#T1#
Nice cross by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radio Raheem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl out of it but El Luchador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raheem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem circles away easily
letting Raheem counter with a right hand.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Raheem lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Luchador doesn't seem phased though.
El Luchador fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Raheem #TD#
and El Luchador counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Raheem wriggles free and stands up.
Raheem throws a chopping leg kick but El Luchador manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raheem throws out a powerful jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raheem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
El Luchador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raheem!
Raheem tries to escape but El Luchador is in control.
Raheem stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Raheem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but El Luchador has just dragged him back down to the mat.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Raheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raheem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Luchador on the side of the head.
Raheem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
El Luchador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raheem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raheem connects with a right hand. El Luchador shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raheem.#T1#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Raheem as El Luchador shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Raheem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
El Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Luchador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem. #T2#
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
Radio Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem looks to land a combination but El Luchador avoids it well.
Raheem lands the left hand.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raheem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in and bounces Raheem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
El Luchador stops Raheem from standing up. #ES2#
Raheem pushes El Luchador off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Luchador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Luchador there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raheem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Raheem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raheem continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Raheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raheem to score with a decent uppercut.
El Luchador takes one to the chin there.
Raheem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raheem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Raheem!

Event: Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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.#T1#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Rikishi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Boulder.
Rikishi attempts a counter takedown but Le Boulder avoids it well and moves away.
Le Boulder circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rikishi being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
Rikishi is trying to escape back to his feet but Le Boulder uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rikishi is pushing Le Boulder's head away, looking to escape. Le Boulder manages to hold on to the position though.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Rikishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rikishi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Le Boulder is staying tight to Rikishi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder controls the position. #SUB2#
Le Boulder has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rikishi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Le Boulder yanks on the arm and Rikishi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Le Boulder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Le Boulder!
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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