Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
We've been told by Antero's head coaches at LazyFighters Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antero misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antero.
Antero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Antero's head but Antero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antero throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Antero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Antero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins throws a hook but Antero avoids it easily.
Antero clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antero.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antero moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Antero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antero misses with a looping right.
Antero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Antero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Antero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Antero finish him?
Antero cracks Collins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Levi Antero waved his t-shirt featuring UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and bounces Dick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Dick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.#SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kaveri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dick escapes and throws Kaveri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaveri wants to control but Dick postures up.#T1#
Kaveri is looking to reverse the position.
Kaveri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaveri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kaveri in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaveri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Kaveri!
Matto Kaveri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagomedov working Widing over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Widing is defending well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Widing is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov passes into side control, despite Widing's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Widing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Widing taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Widing has been cut.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Widing is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Widing tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Widing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Widing is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Widing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Widing is working away.
Widing is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Widing is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Widing looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Widing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Widing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jerry Widing's cut is getting worse.
Widing trying to control here. #SUB#
Widing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Widing is working away. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Widing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Widing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#SUB#
Widing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widing keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Widing is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Widing keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov works over Widing with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#Jerry Widing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Jeez, Jerry Widing's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerry Widing's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Antero moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Antero misses the target.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Levi Antero has been cut.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Antero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a leg kick.
Antero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bateman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Bateman walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Antero rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bateman has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antero knocks out Bateman with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Antero before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Antero picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Levi Antero made sure to mention his sponsor, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Ukkonen.
Jiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkonen cracks Jiro with a hook to the temple - Jiro is on wobbly legs here! Ukkonen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ukkonen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuori Ukkonen!

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco connects with a single shot there.
Cinco misses with a looping left.
Kaveri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Cinco lands with a kick to the temple. Kaveri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Nuari Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco throws a good cross that connects.
Cinco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaveri.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaveri on the side of the head.
Cinco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri blocks it.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Cinco.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Kaveri looks winded!#T1#
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Cinco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cinco throws a shot to the body.
Cinco tries to work over Kaveri's front leg with a kick but Kaveri checks it.
Cinco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaveri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco clobbers Kaveri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cinco digs a good body shot into Kaveri's ribs.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Cinco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cinco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Cinco.
Cinco lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaveri off the ropes and back into range.
Cinco lands with a cross. #T2#
Cinco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cinco.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Cinco misses its target.
Cinco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cinco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Cinco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cinco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri avoids it easily.
Cinco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaveri.
Kaveri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cinco misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Cinco looks to throw the jab but Kaveri is out of range.
Kaveri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinco.
Cinco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cinco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cinco as he connects with a hook.
Kaveri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cinco throws a solid leg kick but Kaveri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cinco.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Kaveri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco can't do much from the bottom here.
Cinco is looking for a sweep.
Cinco sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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.
Cinco is trying to maintain the position but Kaveri is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cinco is just riding it out for now. Kaveri eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Cinco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cinco working for a triangle but Kaveri defends it easily.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cinco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaveri is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Kaveri looking to pass the guard.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Cinco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cinco has picked Kaveri up and slammed him! Kaveri can't keep hold of the triangle and Cinco manages to pass to side control!
Cinco trying to control the position but Kaveri is working away.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from moving into mount. #T6#
Kaveri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cinco connects with a decent elbow.
Cinco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaveri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinco's best efforts.
Cinco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaveri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cinco is trying to control. Kaveri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cinco trying to control the action but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Cinco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaveri is squirming around, avoiding Cinco's attempts to control the action.
Kaveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Cinco has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Cinco tries to control but Kaveri wriggling away. #SUB#
Kaveri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cinco.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kaveri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaveri is still trying to improve position.
Cinco has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaveri's face.
Kaveri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaveri tries to reverse the position but Cinco maintains control.#T8#
Cinco lands a couple of good shots and Kaveri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cinco trying to control.#SUB#
Cinco looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here. #T9#
Kaveri tries to escape the position.
Cinco lands punches and elbows.
Cinco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.
I really don't envy Kaveri right now.
Cinco controlling the position well here. Kaveri rolled but Cinco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kaveri tries to escape but Cinco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from getting a body triangle.
Kaveri wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuari Kaveri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kaveri moves out of range as Cinco strikes.
Cinco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuari Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaveri blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is winning the standup battle so far.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cinco throws the left hand but Kaveri avoids the punch easily.
Cinco with a nice cross.
Cinco stuffs the takedown.
Cinco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Cinco misses the target.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco lands a head kick!
Kaveri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco tried to score with a low kick but Kaveri checks it.#T1#
Kaveri slips under a jab from Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
And Kaveri tries to counter it with a takedown but Cinco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaveri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cinco lands with a good body shot.
Cinco throws a push kick but Kaveri slaps the foot to one side.
Kaveri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cinco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaveri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaveri looks for a takedown but Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco tries to bum rush Kaveri with a series of wild strikes but Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cinco lands the left hand.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cinco throws a jab when Kaveri was well out of range.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cinco but Cinco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinco. That's going to slow Kaveri down.
Kaveri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinco's waist but Cinco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaveri off to one side.
Cinco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Cinco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Cinco.
Cinco connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinco sprawls well. Cinco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Cinco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cinco.
A jab from Cinco finds it's way through Kaveri's defenses.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cinco, as that shot connected.
Cinco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cinco throws a low kick but Kaveri moves out of range easily.
Kaveri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Kaveri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cinco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaveri slips a straight right by Cinco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cinco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
Cinco connects with a crisp jab.
Cinco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Cinco lands.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cinco counters with a thumping low kick.
Cinco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri. #T5#
Kaveri shoots in and drives through. Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cinco lands a two punch combo.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaveri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cinco misses with a double jab.
Cinco misses with a low kick.
Cinco throws a body punch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco thumps Kaveri with a low kick.
Cinco throws a right and a left that Kaveri avoids nicely. #TD2#
Kaveri dives in and scores a takedown into Cinco's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinco dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kaveri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaveri, not yet. #T6#
Cinco is pushing down on Kaveri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaveri is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cinco seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaveri is not content to let Cinco control the position.#SUB#
Cinco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinco wants to control but Kaveri is keeping him busy.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but Kaveri defending well.
Esteban Cinco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kaveri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cinco is tapping! Great win for Kaveri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nuari Kaveri!
Nuari Kaveri is the new lightweight champion!

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaveri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salama struggling a bit here.
Salama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaveri off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Salama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaveri has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Salama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kaveri turns into Salama and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Salama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaveri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kaveri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaveri is pushing down on Salama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salama is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaveri has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Salama is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in LazyFighters Gym inform me that Kaveri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Salama is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaveri. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kaveri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Makunochi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makunochi lands a jab to the head.
Makunochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makunochi lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercado's head.
Mercado ducks under a wild hook from Makunochi.
Mercado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mercado.
Mercado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunochi.
Mercado is looking for a counter combo.
Makunochi misses with a looping left.
Makunochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercado.
Mercado misses with a straight right.
Makunochi lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercado off the cage and back into range.
Mercado throws a right hand that Makunochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunochi also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makunochi.
Makunochi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercado misses with a looping right.
Makunochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makunochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makunochi ducks under a wild hook from Mercado.#T1#
Mercado slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mercado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Makunochi.#CL#
Mercado clinches up with Makunochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercado gets through Makunochi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercado.
Mercado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Mercado.
Mercado blocking some punches.
Mercado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado. #BC#
Mercado breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mercado closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Makunochi.
Makunochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makunochi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Makunochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makunochi.
Mercado takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mercado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makunochi misses with a hook. Mercado ducked under it nicely.
Mercado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mercado swinging wildly here. #CL#
Mercado clinches up with Makunochi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercado breaks from the clinch.
Mercado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makunochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makunochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makunochi throws an off balance right hand
and Mercado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunochi misses with an uppercut.
Mercado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makunochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mercado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Mercado moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercado scores with the left hand. Makunochi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercado is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mercado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makunochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makunochi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunochi throws a hook but Mercado blocks it.
Mercado doesn't manage to clinch there - Makunochi circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercado slips a straight right by Makunochi.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercado misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunochi misses the target.
Mercado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makunochi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercado's hands.
Makunochi throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Makunochi.
Makunochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makunochi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makunochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercado is looking for a counter combo.
Mercado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makunochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Mercado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunochi looks to land a left hand but Mercado moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Mercado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mercado there.
Makunochi loads up on a big right hand but Mercado slips the punch.
Mercado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makunochi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Mercado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makunochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makunochi needs to keep his hands up - Mercado had a free shot at his head there.
Mercado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makunochi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mercado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makunochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercado jabs Makunochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makunochi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makunochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercado.
Mercado is looking for a counter combo.
Mercado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercado slips under a jab.
Makunochi misses with a hook. Mercado ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunochi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makunochi misses with a straight right.
Mercado moves out of range as Makunochi strikes.
A big right from Makunochi misses.
Mercado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mercado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunochi throws out the jab.
Mercado throwing a counter right hand but Makunochi manages to avoid it.
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 Tyrese Mercado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mercado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Makunochi avoids the body shot from Mercado.
Makunochi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercado tries to clinch up.
Makunochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nuori Makunochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercado.
Nice cross by Makunochi.
Mercado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makunochi misses with a straight left.
Mercado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makunochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercado wants to clinch up but Makunochi keeps it at a distance.
Makunochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercado was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunochi.
Makunochi throws a lazy right hand but Mercado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mercado gets a clinch.
Makunochi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
Mercado throws a punch but it's blocked by Makunochi.
Makunochi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mercado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Makunochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercado lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mercado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mercado lands with a big left! Makunochi is wobbled badly! Mercado comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Makunochi to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyrese Mercado!
Tyrese Mercado is the new lightweight champion!

Event: MILF 15
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Hu shoots in but no luck this time.
Saari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saari swings for the body but Hu moves out of range. #CL2#
Saari clinches up against the cage.
Hu looking for a takedown.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saari misses with the head strike.
Hu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hu is trying to pull guard but Saari has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wu Hu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hu tries to circle away but Saari has him pinned against the cage.
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Hu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hu swings wildly with an uppercut but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Saari. #T1#
Saari lands a left hand.
Hu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saari to keep the fight standing.
Saari working aggressively here.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari lands a left hand.
Hu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Hu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Saari.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Hu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saari lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saari misses with some punches.
A short left from Saari. #CUT2#It looks like Wu Hu has been cut.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hu backwards. #ROC2#Hu is rocked!
Saari working aggressively here.
Oh Hu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hu seems to have got his legs back now.
Saari lands a left hand.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Hu.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
Saari lands a body shot.
Saari digs a right hand into Hu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hu's gas tank.
Hu is breathing heavily.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Hu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saari walks away with a smile on his face. Hu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saari's waist but Saari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hu off to one side.
It seemed like Saari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Saari clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saari lands a right hand.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari pushes Hu against the cage. Saari is working some dirty boxing. Saari pushes off with a quick right hook! Hu goes down! Hu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saari moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Saari!
Henri Saari gave a mention to LazyCombat Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Salamamies counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control.
Salamamies tries to advance to mount but Kaveri denies him. #SUB2#
Salamamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Salamamies is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaveri is defending well. #SUB2#
Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaveri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaveri is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salamamies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Salamamies is trying for a kimura here. Kaveri looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Salamamies wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Salamamies!
Pikku Salamamies is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Salamamies decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Widing ducks under a wild hook from Dos Angos.
Dos Angos tests Widing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Widing misses with an uppercut.
Dos Angos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Widing sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Dos Angos.
Dos Angos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Widing misses. #TD#
Dos Angos gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Angos 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.
Widing takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Widing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Widing is not content to let Dos Angos control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Angos slips a nice elbow through Widing's hands, connecting with Widing's forehead.
Widing is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Widing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Angos pulls his head out easily.
Dos Angos 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.
Widing is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Widing wants to control but Dos Angos is keeping busy.
Widing is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Angos is pressing down on Widing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Widing is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Widing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Angos pulls his head out easily.
Widing tries to get to full guard but Dos Angos has control of the leg.
Widing is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Angos sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Widing actively working from the bottom here.
Widing tries to roll over but Dos Angos keeps him under control.
Dos Angos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Widing! #T2#
Widing tries to lock up and control but Dos Angos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widing is squirming around, avoiding Dos Angos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widing tries to lock up and control but Dos Angos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Widing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Angos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widing is looking to escape.
Widing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widing wants to control but Dos Angos is having none of it.
Dos Angos is landing with some decent strikes but Widing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Widing is looking to improve his position but Dos Angos isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Dos Angos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Widing is surviving well by controlling Dos Angos's body position as best he can.
Widing is looking to improve his position but Dos Angos isn't that keen on the idea.
Dos Angos with good strikes from the mount here!
Widing regains half guard.
Dos Angos is looking to take a break and control but Widing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dos Angos.
Widing is looking to control Dos Angos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widing avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Widing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Angos pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Dos Angos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Widing actively working from the bottom here.
Widing is staying active underneath Dos Angos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Widing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Widing actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Angos working Widing over with strikes.
Widing is trying to maintain the position but Dos Angos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Angos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Angos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widing keeps working.
Dos Angos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Dos Angos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Widing lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Angos's head back.
Widing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Angos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widing scores with a jab. Dos Angos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dos Angos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widing can do to turn this around?
Dos Angos throws a right hand that Widing ducks under and follows up with a left that Widing also avoids with ease.
Dos Angos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Widing lunges at Dos Angos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Angos's hand. #ROC2#Dos Angos is rocked!
Dos Angos switches off momentarily and Widing cracks him with a monster right hand! Dos Angos topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Widing dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Widing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Widing!
Jerry Widing is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jerry Widing very nearly forgot to thank UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION 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: MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Saari tries for a takedown but Zelda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari shoots in and drives through. Zelda sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zelda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autio Saari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari shoots for a double leg takedown but Zelda sprawls well. He's pushed Saari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zelda lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saari somewhat.
Zelda slaps away a takedown attempt from Saari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saari needs to keep his hands up - Zelda had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda stuffs the takedown attempt from Saari. Saari gets slowly back to his feet.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saari.
Saari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Saari blocks a jab.
Saari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelda is fending him off so far but Saari persists. Nope, Zelda circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelda.
Zelda loads up on a big right hand but Saari slips the punch.
Saari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zelda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zelda as Saari shoots in.
Zelda scores with a sloppy right hand. Saari should have avoided that one.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Saari with that takedown attempt.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Saari ducks down to avoid it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Zelda works Saari's body with a nice hook.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Saari is rocked!#T2#
Zelda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Zelda misses its intended target.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zelda throws a jab but it's blocked by Saari.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saari has his takedown stuffed
letting Zelda counter with a right hand.
Saari slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda throws a series of punches but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda looks to land a left hand but Saari moved out of range nicely.
Saari moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
Saari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari has a takedown stuffed.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Zelda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saari.
Deveon Zelda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Zelda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari tries to counter with a takedown but Zelda is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Saari shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelda's guard.#SUB#
Saari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Saari is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Saari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saari wants to pass the guard but Zelda is keeping the position.
Saari passes Zelda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Zelda is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Saari has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zelda defend it? Saari steps over the head and cranks it - Zelda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Autio Saari!
Autio Saari made sure to mention his sponsor, LazyCombat Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: UIW 11: Road to Champions 5
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Dakat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dakat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saari on the side of the head.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Dakat saw that one coming.
Dakat connects with a looping right hand.
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dakat.
Dakat ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Saari throws a hook but Dakat avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dakat.
Dakat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dakat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dakat tries to clinch but Saari is having none of it.
Saari throws out a counter right but Dakat avoids it with no problem.
Saari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari looks to land a left hand but Dakat moved out of range nicely.
Dakat is looking to counter punch.
Dakat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a hook but Dakat avoids it easily.
Dakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Dakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dakat.#T1#
Dakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dakat darts in looking for a takedown but Saari gets double underhooks and turns Dakat into the cage.
Dakat wants a takedown but no success here.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Dakat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Dakat wants to get back to striking at distance but Saari won't allow it.
Saari gets through Dakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dakat throws a punch but it's blocked by Saari.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dakat blocking some punches.
Saari lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Dakat lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dakat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Dakat looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Dakat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saari is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Saari.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
A short uppercut from Dakat.
Saari misses with some punches.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head.
Saari lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Dakat misses with a body punch.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dakat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saari lands a body shot.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Saari lands a right hand.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saari gets through Dakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Saari.
Dakat misses with a body punch.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards. #T4#
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakat.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Saari.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
Dakat takes a shot to the head.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head. #T5#
Saari lands an uppercut.
Dakat misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
Dakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Dakat throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakat is trying to pull guard but Saari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dakat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T6#
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari prevents a body shot from Dakat.
A short right from Saari.
Saari lands a nice uppercut.
Dakat presses Saari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dakat fails to land.
Dakat blocking some punches.
Saari lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dakat fails to land.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dakat blocking some punches.
A short left from Saari.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
A short right from Saari.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.#T7#
Dakat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Dakat misses with some punches.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dakat.
Dakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat is looking to break free of the clinch but Saari has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dakats head.
Saari working aggressively here.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Dakat lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
Dakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saari scores with a shot to the side of Dakat's head. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakat.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakat misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dakat manages to break the clinch.
Dakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Dakat defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
Saari blocks a jab.
Dakat moves away from the strike by Saari.
Dakat throws out a powerful jab.
Dakat misses with an uppercut.
Saari pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
Dakat misses with a straight right.
Dakat blocks a jab.
Saari connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Felix Dakat has been cut.
Dakat misses the shot to the body.
Saari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saari looks to throw the jab but Dakat is out of range.
Dakat moves out of range as Saari strikes.
Dakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saari slips a straight right by Dakat.
Toinen Nopsa Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari throws a jab when Dakat was well out of range.
Dakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Dakat ducks down to avoid it.
Dakat doesn't manage to clinch there - Saari circles away.
Saari takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari throws an overhand right that lands on Dakat's shoulder, as Dakat tries to avoid the shot.
Saari slips a jab and a cross from Dakat.
Saari throws a big shot that misses.
Dakat looks to land a right hand but Saari moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toinen Nopsa Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Dakat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Dakat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saari throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakat.
Saari misses with a hook
and Dakat counters with a left and a right that stings Saari.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Dakat moved out of range nicely.
Dakat defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Dakat. Beautiful body shot.
Saari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Dakat as he connects with a hook.
Saari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Saari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dakat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dakat lands a right hook to the body.
Saari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Saari is rocked!
Dakat lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Saari up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dakat from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Saari's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Dakat!
Felix Dakat is the new featherweight champion!
Felix Dakat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UIW OPEN 2 - Saari vs Try
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Try pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Try throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Try misses with a straight right.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Try was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Try missing with a left hand there. Saari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Try misses the target.
It looked like Saari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Try has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saari misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Try scores with a jab. Saari acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Try lands a big right hand that sends Saari crashing to the mat! Try stays standing though and waves Saari back to his feet!#ROC2#Saari is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Try fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Saari out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Island Try!
Island Try is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: MILF 7
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Lawson Serrano has been cut.#CL#
Serrano gets tackled into the cage by Saari. Saari maintains the clinch.
Serrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saari to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Saari - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saari.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saari to keep the fight standing.
Serrano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henri Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Serrano.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Serrano tries to pull guard but Saari holds him up against the cage and eventually Serrano drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari. #TD2#
Serrano pulls guard successfully.
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.
Serrano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saari has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Serrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Serrano slips nicely into half guard.
Saari trying to hold on to Serrano's head to control him but Serrano postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Serrano seems to be looking for submissions.
Saari taking some punishment here, with Serrano in his half guard.
Serrano prevents Saari from improving his position.
Serrano works his way into side control.
Serrano cracks Saari with a big elbow.
Serrano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Saari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serrano on the ground.#SUB2#
Serrano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saari is surviving well by controlling Serrano's body position as best he can.
Serrano landing punches.
Saari is working to get back to half guard.
Serrano breaks from Saari's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Serrano lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Serrano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano scoring with strikes but Saari is staying in there.
Serrano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Serrano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Serrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serrano lands a couple of good shots and Saari has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Serrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Serrano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC2#Saari is rocked!#SUB2#
Saari showing good submission defense here.
Serrano lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Saari hold on?!
Serrano lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Serrano tightening his grip on Saari, looking for the choke.
Serrano scores with punches from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Saari defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Serrano connects with a big shot to the side of Saari's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Serrano. #SUB2#
Serrano tightening his grip on Saari, looking for the choke.
Serrano controlling well, preventing Saari from escaping the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Serrano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Serrano scores with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Serrano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4##SUB2#
Serrano is persistently looking for the submission but Saari is defending it well.
Serrano lands punches and elbows.
Serrano connects with a big shot to the side of Saari's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Serrano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Serrano lands shots from the back.
Serrano lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Saari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Serrano.
Saari is trapped and Serrano is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Serrano scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Saari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawson Serrano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Serrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serrano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Serrano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saari tries to improve position but can't.
Saari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saari tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Serrano is trying to get an arm triangle but Saari is defending well.
Saari is trying to get back to half guard.
Serrano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saari some visible discomfort.
Serrano advances nicely into full mount.
Serrano tries to control but Saari wriggling away.
Serrano with good strikes from the mount here!
Saari tries to hold on but Serrano pushes him away.
Serrano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serrano wants to control the pace but Saari is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano lands a heavy elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Saari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Serrano.
Serrano cracks Saari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saari tries to hold on but Serrano pushes him away. #SUB2#
Serrano looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Saari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Saari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Serrano wants to finish this one by submission but Saari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Serrano.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Saari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saari can't escape the position.
Serrano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serrano lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Serrano looking to secure an arm triangle but Saari defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Saari badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Serrano around the waist but Serrano pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Serrano is the winner by TKO! Serrano jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Hwan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwan throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkonen takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Nuori Ukkonen has been cut.
Hwan misses with a straight left.
Hwan blocks a jab.
Hwan slips a jab and a cross from Ukkonen.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Ukkonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ukkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ukkonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hwan under the eye.
A lazy left from Hwan finds it's target.
Ukkonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hwan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkonen defending well as Hwan loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ukkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hwan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hwan misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hwan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen swings widly with a right hand
and Hwan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkonen misses with a body shot.
Nuori Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hwan slips under a jab.
Ukkonen connects with a right hand. Hwan shakes it off.
Hwan misses with a hook. Ukkonen ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Ukkonen misses its intended target.
Ukkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Ukkonen misses.
Hwan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ukkonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hwan.
A jab from Ukkonen misses.
Ukkonen slips a jab from Hwan.
A big right from Ukkonen misses.
Hwan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hwan misses with an uppercut. Ukkonen saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hwan, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Hwan misses its intended target.
Hwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkonen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ukkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hwan misses with a hook.#T2#
Ukkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hwan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hwan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukkonen in his tracks.
Hwan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ukkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ukkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hwan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ukkonen missing with a left hand there. Hwan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hwan is looking to counter punch.
Hwan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ukkonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hwan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hwan misses its intended target.
Hwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen looks to land a left hand but Hwan moved out of range nicely.
Ukkonen looks to throw the jab but Hwan is out of range.
Hwan misses with a straight left.
Ukkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hwan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ukkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hwan throws out the jab.
Hwan throws a lazy right hand but Ukkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ukkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkonen misses with a looping left.
Ukkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hwan.
Ukkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Ukkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hwan counters with a straight right hand.
Ukkonen misses with a hook.
Hwan lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Ukkonen is rocked!
BAM! Hwan delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ukkonen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Sim Hwan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Job does no damage.
Job moves out of range as Makunochi strikes.
Makunochi misses with a hook. Job ducked under it nicely.
Job throws out a leg kick but Makunochi moves out of range and Job only half commits.
Makunochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makunochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunochi misses the target.
Job appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Makunochi misses.
Makunochi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Job. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Makunochi.
Makunochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Job with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makunochi throws out a powerful jab.
Job has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Job there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makunochi misses with a double jab
and Job connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makunochi misses with an uppercut. Job saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Job.#T1#
Makunochi works the jab nicely.
Job moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makunochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Makunochi catches Job right on the button with a cross.
Makunochi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Job swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makunochi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Job.
Job thows a left - swing and a miss!
Job blocks a jab.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Makunochi.
Job looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuori Makunochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Job counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Makunochi darts in and clinches Job up against the cage.
A short right from Makunochi. #T2#
Job blocking some punches.
Makunochi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Job breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makunochi takes a swing at Job's ribcage but misses.
Makunochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Job takes one on the button.
Makunochi misses the shot to the body.
Makunochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Job tests Makunochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makunochi with a nice cross.
Job defending well as Makunochi loads up on a big left hand.
Job is looking to counter punch.
Job fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Job is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Job keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunochi.#CL2#
Makunochi takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Makunochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
Job swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Makunochi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Makunochi lands with a light punch inside.
Makunochi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makunochi lands a shoulder strike.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Makunochi pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makunochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makunochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Job tries to stall but Makunochi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Makunochi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Job manages to break the clinch.
Makunochi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makunochi.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job leaves his chin hanging out and Makunochi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Job crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuori Makunochi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Kaataja lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Kaataja with a nice cross.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaataja misses the target.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Santos scores with a takedown into Kaataja's guard.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaataja has wrist control.#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaataja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaataja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos trying to control but Kaataja is working from the bottom.
Kaataja has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos 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.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaataja trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaataja wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
Santos lands an elbow.
Santos grinds an elbow into Kaataja's temple.
Kaataja struggling a bit here.
Kaataja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kaataja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kaataja on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kaataja tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kaataja struggling a bit here.
Kaataja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Santos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaataja to see if he's OK.
Kaataja is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Santos is putting a hurting on Kaataja here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaataja is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos moves into full mount!
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaataja's face.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kaataja hang on?
Kaataja is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos scoring with strikes but Kaataja is staying in there. #ROC2#Kaataja is rocked!#T4#
Santos with shots to the head and body - Kaataja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Kaataja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaataja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santos lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kaataja! Santos sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kaataja and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bentley Santos!
A very excited looking Bentley Santos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UIW 8: Redemption
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri sizes up Weiss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Islam Weiss has been cut.
Weiss misses with a wild combination.
Weiss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaveri counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Weiss is rocked!
Weiss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nuori Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kaveri cracks Weiss with a big right hand and Weiss goes down!
Weiss is still in real trouble! Can Kaveri finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kaveri is posturing up here but Weiss has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kaveri tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kaveri has to tap! Slick submission there by Weiss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Weiss!
A relieved looking Islam Weiss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 517: Antero VS Roland
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Antero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Antero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolando there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Antero drops Rolando with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rolando looks back up at him and smiles so Antero waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rolando is rocked!
Antero throws an overhand right that has Rolando reeling! Antero follows up with more punches and Rolando is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levi Antero!
An out of breath and clearly excited Levi Antero thanked UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Saari cracks Cadwgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cadwgan to stand back up!#ROC2#Cadwgan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rhys Cadwgan has been cut.
Saari lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cadwgan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Saari from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cadwgan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toinen Nopsa Saari!
Toinen Nopsa Saari is the new featherweight champion!
Rhys Cadwgan spoke after the fight, saying 'No bother, I wil be back and even better next time, this was just a part of the process.'.

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