Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Davis Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jiro moves his leg out of the way.
Jiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Davis Jr lands a left and a right that send Jiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Davis Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jiro is rocked!
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Jiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Jiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Jiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Jiro fails to land.
Davis Jr slows down the pace here.
Davis Jr is trying to push Jiro away but Jiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiro seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Jiro. #BC2#
Davis Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jiro looks to land a combination but Davis Jr avoids it well.
Davis Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Jr looks winded!#T1#
Jiro takes one on the button.
Davis Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis Jr.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jiro.
Jiro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Davis Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Jiro has managed to clinch.
Davis Jr has had enough of the clinch but Jiro keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiro leaves Davis Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jiro gets a clinch. #BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Jiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jiro has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Davis Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiro.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Jiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Jiro is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Jiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Jiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with an open hand slap.#CL#
Jiro has Davis Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Davis Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Jiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiro is controlling him.
Jiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from getting back to his feet.
Davis Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Hirota Jiro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiro keeps control of Davis Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiro or not. #TD#
Jiro pulls guard.
Davis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from.
Jiro trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Jiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis Jr wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jiro is looking to clinch but Davis Jr is avoiding it.
As Jiro backs off Davis Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jiro manages to avoid it all.
Jiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis Jr duly obliges.
Jiro has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis Jr backwards. #BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch.
Davis Jr swings for the body but Jiro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis Jr's guard.
Davis Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jiro dives into side control. #REVB#
Davis Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jiro staying calm.#T3#
Jiro lands an elbow.
Davis Jr tries to escape but Jiro is in control.
Jiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jiro lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Davis Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB#
Jiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis Jr is trying to buck Jiro off.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro landing strikes.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Jiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Davis Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Jiro has full control of the position and if anything, Davis Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hirota Jiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Jiro finds it's target.
Good exchange - Davis Jr coming out on top.
Jiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Davis Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Jiro gets tackled into the cage by Davis Jr. Davis Jr maintains the clinch.
Hirota Jiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis Jr to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jiro manages to break the clinch.
Davis Jr throws a leg kick
and Jiro counters with a left and a right that stings Davis Jr.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis Jr lands with a nice combination. Jiro backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiro walks into a straight right hand from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jiro slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Jiro clinches up against the cage.
Davis Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis Jr working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Jiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis Jr wants to stand but Jiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiro has time to react.
Davis Jr tries to clinch but Jiro is having none of it.
Davis Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJiro.
Davis Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jiro to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis Jr did well to prevent Jiro getting side control.
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!
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiro 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.#T3#
Davis Jr is trying to stand up here but Jiro is controlling him well.
Davis Jr pushes Jiro off but Jiro dives into side control.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Davis Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jiro scoring with strikes.
Hirota Jiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis Jr is trying to control Jiro's posture but Jiro avoids it.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jiro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Jiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Jiro lands shots from the back.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Davis Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiro punches Davis Jr on the ear.
Jiro lands a shot to the head.
Davis Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Jiro is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hirota Jiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro is working the ground and pound. Can Davis Jr escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Hirota Jiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirota Jiro!

Event: MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rivera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hopkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hopkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Hopkins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Hopkins is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Our sources have told us that Hopkins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hopkins stalls. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Rivera lands with an overhand left.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera with the inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Rivera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivera.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Danny Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Hopkins crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Hopkins back to his feet!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera cracks Hopkins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Rivera!
After the fight, Danny Rivera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Pitstain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Boran gets to his feet. Pitstain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitstain misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Boran counters with a single leg into guard. Pitstain didn't expect that.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom. #ES#
Pitstain kicks Boran off and gets to his feet.
Pitstain swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
A nice side step and Boran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitstain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Boran goes for a double leg but Pitstain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitstain continues to drive forward.
Pitstain misses with a combination #TD2#
and Boran counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boran seems to be working for a kimura but Pitstain defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran wants to take a breather but Pitstain is having none of it.
Boran lands strikes from half guard.
Boran is pressing down on Pitstain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pitstain is holding on for now.
Boran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pitstain!
Pitstain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it.
Pitstain's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee warns Pitstain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Boran working for a guillotine from mount but Pitstain is in no mood to give up.
Boran lands a big elbow.
Boran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boran looking to finish Pitstain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pitstain!
Boran with shots to the head and body - Pitstain looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!#SUB2#
Boran is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pitstain is surviving well by controlling Boran's body position as best he can.
Boran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pitstain because Boran loaded up on that one.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it. #T3#
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Pitstain taking shots to the head.
Boran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boran working Pitstain over with strikes here.
Pitstain is trying to stand up.
Boran pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Boran controlling from the full mount.
Boran punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Pitstain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Boran connects with a bit shot that sees Pitstain covering up! More strikes from Boran and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boran is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Boran!
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Akira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kollhouse tries to avoid it but Akira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kollhouse to the ground. Kollhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kollhouse tries to keep at a distance but Akira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kollhouse wants to get back to striking at distance but Akira won't allow it. #TD2#
Akira pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Akira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kollhouse should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Akira has tightened it up now! Kollhouse should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Suzuki Akira!
The defeated Harper Kollhouse had this to say: 'Go to Indiana for the IHSAA state wrestling tournament.'.

Event: MILF 30
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacobs avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jacobs stalling. #TD2#
Hopkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Hopkins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Hopkins is continuing to stall.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Hopkins stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobs misses the target.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hopkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.#SU2#
Hopkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hopkins has eaten all the pies!
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hopkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs looking to control.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Jacobs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hopkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopkins.
Hopkins slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Hopkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacobs misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Jovan Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Jacobs avoids it this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopkins is defended easily by Jacobs.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacobs 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.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacobs! #ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Hopkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobs did well to prevent Hopkins getting side control.
Jacobs tries to kick Hopkins off in order to stand up. Hopkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacobs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobs is trying to control Hopkins's posture but Hopkins avoids it. #T2#
Hopkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jacobs some visible discomfort.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hopkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SU2#
Hopkins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jacobs connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacobs steps away.#T3#
Jacobs scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?#CUT#It looks like Jovan Hopkins has been cut.
Jacobs cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.
Jacobs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billy Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a big right hand! Oh Hopkins is in trouble here! Jacobs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Jacobs!
Billy Jacobs 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: MILF 25
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Loc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
Hopkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopkins avoiding damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hopkins has eaten all the pies!
Hopkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Loc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Loc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suade Loc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in Loc's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins stands up from Loc's guard - Hopkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins darts in looking for a takedown but Loc gets double underhooks and turns Hopkins into the cage. #CL#
Loc has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
Loc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loc wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side#TD2#
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown. Loc fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Loc has his feet on Hopkins's thighs here. He's pushed Hopkins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hopkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suade Loc!
Suade Loc made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone that came out tonight shout-out my team thank you to family I love you all get ready for next W'.

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: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Semyonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akira circles away.
Akira shoots in for a takedown but Semyonov shows good takedown defense.
As Akira tries to get set, Semyonov tries to push him back and clinch up but Akira manages to avoid the attempt.
Semyonov moves out of range of the body kick from Akira.
Akira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a left to the body.
Semyonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akira.
Bilal Semyonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suzuki Akira.#CL2#
Akira forces Semyonov back against the cage and clinches.
Akira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akira tries to pull guard but Semyonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Akira drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Semyonov breaks from the clinch.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Semyonov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Semyonov blocks a head kick by Akira.
Semyonov tries to counter with a takedown but Akira is quick to defend against it.
Semyonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Akira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira tries to break free but Semyonov pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Semyonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Semyonov can't get the takedown. #TD#
Semyonov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Akira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semyonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira keeping full guard, as Semyonov tries to pass. #SUB#
Semyonov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Semyonov has Akira in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Akira trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Semyonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Semyonov working for submissions but it's allowed Akira to get to half guard. #SUB#
Semyonov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Semyonov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Semyonov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akira defends it easily.
Semyonov keeping moving, preventing Akira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Akira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Akira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Semyonov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Akira! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Suzuki Akira!

Event: MILF 16
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Walls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walls gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Walls moved out of range.
Walls avoids the head kick by Hopkins. #TD#
Hopkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Walls trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Walls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Walls is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hopkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopkins has managed to get both his arms back between Walls's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopkins controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Walls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walls is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Walls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Walls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walls's guard.#SUB2#
Walls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Walls blocks nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Walls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Walls is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hopkins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walls's body to avoid the submission. Walls has instead reached around Hopkins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walls arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Augustus Walls!
Augustus Walls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Serrano lands with a cross.
Serrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Serrano both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Greg Redman has been cut.
Redman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Redman blocks the low kick.
As Serrano backs off Redman throws a huge counter combo but Serrano manages to avoid it all.
Serrano scores with a decent looking hook.
Serrano misses with a double jab
and Redman counters with a left and a right that stings Serrano.
Serrano takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Redman scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serrano misses with a combination
and Redman counters with a series of strikes. Serrano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Issac Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serrano throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Serrano throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman unleashes a big counter combination but Serrano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Redman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serrano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Serrano with a jab.
Redman slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serrano.
Serrano tries to score with a low kick but Redman moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Redman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Serrano throws a big shot that misses.
Serrano scores with a body shot.
Serrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.
Serrano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Redman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redman misses with a straight left.
Redman misses with the combination. #T2#
A lazy left from Serrano finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serrano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serrano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serrano tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serrano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Serrano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redman looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Serrano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redman blocks a low kick nicely.
As Serrano backs off Redman throws a huge counter combo but Serrano manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Serrano connects with the punch.
Serrano lands a body shot.
Serrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Redman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serrano lunges at Redman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redman's hand.
Serrano scores with a shot to the body.
Serrano lands a slapping body shot.
Serrano lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Serrano lands a left and a right that send Redman crashing to the mat, dazed. Serrano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Redman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Redman limp body while Serrano jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Issac Serrano!

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Boran closes the distance and pushes Horn back into the cage.
Horn throws a head punch that misses.
Horn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horn lands with a left to the head.
Horn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horn presses Boran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horn.
Boran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Horn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn has Boran pressed against the cage, preventing Boran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horn.
Horn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boran.
Horn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Horn gets through Boran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Boran is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Horn.
Oh Boran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horn scores with a shoulder strike.
Horn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Boran fails to pull guard.
Horn lands with a right to the head.
Horn taking a breather.
Boran wants to stall.
Horn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Boran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Boran.
Boran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Boran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horn is defending well for now.#TD#
Boran successfully pulls guard.
Boran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boran tries to get out of the position.
Horn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Boran pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage.
Boran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horn's guard. #REVR#
Boran won't allow Horn to sweep him here.
Boran seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horn is on top in guard. #REVB#
Horn won't allow Boran to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn.
Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horn landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Boran wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Horn is now in half guard.
Boran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horn wants to control from the top but Boran keeps moving.
Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horn trying to control but Boran is working from the bottom.
Boran keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boran is looking to stand up but Horn isn't so interested in that idea.
Horn wants to control from the top but Boran keeps moving.
Boran wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position.
Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horn leaves Boran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Boran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaycee Horn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horn clobbers Boran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Boran.
Horn defending well as Boran loads up on a big left hand.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
Boran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horn.
Horn digs a good hook to Boran's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horn.
Horn wants to clinch up but Boran keeps it at a distance.
Boran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boran throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. #CL2#
Horn moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Boran.
Jaycee Horn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boran backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horn scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Horn. #T1#
Horn controlling the action here for a moment.
Boran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horn lands a shoulder strike.
Horn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boran tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Boran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn lands an uppercut.
Boran is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horn fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD2#
Horn lands a left and a right that send Boran crashing to the mat, dazed. Horn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boran right on the button. Boran goes down! Horn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Horn gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaycee Horn!
Jaycee Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiro on the side of the head.
Jiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Jiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jiro somewhat.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jiro walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Jiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walker lands with a cross.
Jiro dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Jiro's head and hops out.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Jiro seems unphased.
Good shot there by Walker.
Jiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jiro darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiro walks into a left hand.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walker scores with a body shot.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jiro clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Jiro has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiro tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Jiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiro tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
As Jiro looks to move away, Walker throws a big counter combo but Jiro just gets out of the way.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Jiro's belly button to the back.
Walker lands a head shot.
Jiro tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker jabs Jiro right on the nose. Jiro blinks but takes it well.
Jiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiro throws a body kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Jiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Jiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Jiro's head back.
Walker lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Jiro's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Jiro gets a clinch.
Jiro misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Jiro ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Jiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Walker.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiro has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jiro in his tracks.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Jiro is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Jiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.#ROC#Jiro is rocked!
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Jiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Walker jabs Jiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker connects with a right hand. Jiro shakes it off.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Jiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker digs a good hook to Jiro's body.
Jiro takes one to the side of the head.
Jiro walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Walker cracks a nice hook into Jiro's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Jiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Walker moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jiro! Walker continues to tee off on Jiro, landing with a left and a right! Walker connects with a right hand that leaves Jiro sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Walker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hillbilly Walker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hillbilly Walker thanked Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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

#R1#
Stara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crack! Stara connects with the perfect overhand right and Barber falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuori Stara!

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Akira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akira tries for a takedown but Jacobson Ill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobson Ill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Akira pushes Jacobson Ill up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobson Ill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobson Ill or not.
Akira trying to control the position but instead, Jacobson Ill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akira into the cage.
Akira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobson Ill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suzuki Akira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson Ill. #TD2#
Akira drags the fight down to the ground.
Jacobson Ill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobson Ill has gone for a leg lock! Akira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobson Ill's guard.#REVB#
Akira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobson Ill is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Akira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobson Ill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akira has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobson Ill's legs - danger averted.
Akira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson Ill is retaining full guard.
Akira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson Ill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Akira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobson Ill wants to sweep here but Akira controlling him for the moment.
Jacobson Ill is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Akira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jacobson Ill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobson Ill. No joy for Akira on that attempt.
Akira shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobson Ill tries to sprawl out of it but Akira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobson Ill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobson Ill clobbers Akira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobson Ill works Akira's body with a nice hook.
Akira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobson Ill is fending him off so far but Akira persists. Nope, Jacobson Ill circles away and we're back to standing.
Akira fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson Ill works Akira's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Akira has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobson Ill counters with a right hand to the body.
Akira looks winded!
Akira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson Ill swivels and escapes.
Jacobson Ill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobson Ill misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Jacobson Ill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacobson Ill wants to control from the top but Akira keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobson Ill stays in close to Akira's body and controls the position. #T4#
Jacobson Ill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akira keeping moving, preventing Jacobson Ill from controlling successfully.
Jacobson Ill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akira keeping moving, preventing Jacobson Ill from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akira tries to clinch but Jacobson Ill moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Jacobson Ill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jacobson Ill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akira.
Akira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobson Ill's waist but Jacobson Ill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akira off to one side. #CL2#
Akira moves into the clinch.
Akira is trying to pull guard but Jacobson Ill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobson Ill. #BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch.
Akira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobson Ill as he jumps to the side.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suzuki Akira.
Jacobson Ill lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Suzuki Akira has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobson Ill. That snapped Akira's head back.
Jacobson Ill is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Akira is rocked!
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
Akira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobson Ill finish him?
Suzuki Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson Ill cracks Akira with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Akira tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jacobson Ill pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Akira is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Jacobson Ill!
A relieved looking Dylan Jacobson Ill 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Lowery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Lowery rushes Barber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barber blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lowery.
Lowery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery is working Barber over against the cage.
Lowery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lowery after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowery.
A frustrated look appears on Barber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lowery - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Barber pulls guard.
Barber is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowery controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lowery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Barber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lowery defends it easily.#SUB#
Barber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lowery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lowery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barber keeping full guard, as Lowery tries to pass.
Barber is trying to keep Lowery in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lowery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Brennan Barber has been cut.#TD#
Barber shoots in and bounces Lowery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lowery wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Barber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lowery has control of Barber's left arm, preventing Barber from doing any damage.
Barber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lowery keeping moving, preventing Barber from controlling successfully.
Lowery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barber throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Lowery rushes Barber and presses him up against the cage.
Lowery working aggressively here.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lowery stops a takedown attempt from Barber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brennan Barber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowery scores with a shot to the side of Barber's head.
Barber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lowery.
Barber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowery cracks Barber with a nice body shot.
Lowery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barber or not.
Lowery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Lowery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Barber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lowery lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Barber is rocked!
Lowery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Barber with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lowery clinches up with Barber and pushes him back against the cage.
Lowery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Lowery.
Barber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery lands a hook that snaps the head of Barber backwards.
Lowery is working Barber over against the cage.
Lowery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowery lands an uppercut.
Oh Barber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barber blocks an uppercut.
Lowery lands a body punch. #T1#
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery is working Barber over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lowery.
Lowery lands with a left to the head.
Lowery dips a shoulder and cracks Barber with a mighty uppercut! Barber falls back against the cage and Lowery unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lowery screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Lowery!

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Noman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Boran jumps guard.
Noman wants to pass the guard but Boran is keeping the position.
Boran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boran pulls Noman in close to prevent any damage.
Noman controlling from the top position.
Boran looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noman on the ground.
Noman pushes down on Boran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Noman is looking for a kimura but Boran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran tries to roll over but Noman keeps him under control.
Noman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boran is trying to stand back up but Noman is controlling him #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noman uses his free foot to push down on Boran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boran.
Noman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Noman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Noman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xla Noman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Bloomer misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Bloomer pushes Redman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Bloomer to work.
Redman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redman smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Bloomer lands but Redman takes it in his stride.
Bloomer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greg Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Redman throws a hook but Bloomer blocks it.
Redman throws a head kick but Bloomer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Bloomer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bloomer shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bloomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bloomer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bloomer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redman has time to react.
Redman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bloomer. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Bloomer instigates a clinch.
Bloomer is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Bloomer. #BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Redman tries to break free but Bloomer pushes him back against the cage.
Redman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloomer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloomer.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Redman tries to break free but Bloomer pushes him back against the cage.
Bloomer leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch.
Bloomer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Greg Redman has been cut.#TD#
Bloomer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloomer staying calm.#SU#
Bloomer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redman to his feet. #T4##CL#
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Bloomer works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Bloomer jumps guard and drags Redman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Bloomer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redman defends it nicely.
Redman misses with a left hand
and Bloomer counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but Redman keeps it at a distance.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bloomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Redman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redman defends it nicely.
Bloomer avoids a kick to the body.
Redman stuffs the takedown.
Redman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloomer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bloomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bloomer tries to pull guard but Redman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloomer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloomer shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman throws a sloppy head kick and Bloomer moves out of range easily.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloomer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bloomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Bloomer rushes Redman and presses him up against the cage.
Redman wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
Bloomer prevents Redman from breaking the clinch.
Bloomer taking a breather.
Redman is trying to break free.#T2##BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch.
Matt Bloomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloomer throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Redman misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Redman has knocked Bloomer down with a huge combo! Redman steps away and waves a wobbly Bloomer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Matt Bloomer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloomer shoots and misses
and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redman throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
Bloomer throws a right and a left that Redman avoids nicely.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Bloomer pushes him away.
Redman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Redman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch.
Redman tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.
Redman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloomer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redman's efforts to push away.
Bloomer lands a body punch. #TD#
Bloomer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Redman is trying to keep an underhook but Bloomer manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Redman has one foot on Bloomer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bloomer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greg Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloomer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Redman drops Bloomer with a beautiful combination! Bloomer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Redman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bloomer is rocked!
Redman knocks out Bloomer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Redman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Redman picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Redman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 3
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Nunes.
Jiro tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Nunes looks to move away, Jiro throws a big counter combo but Nunes just gets out of the way.
Jiro shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiro fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Jiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jiro walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Nunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Jiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Nunes dominates the positioning.
Jiro tries to escape but Nunes is in control.
Jiro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nunes controls the position.
Jiro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jiro is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Nunes stalls from top position.
Nunes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Nunes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Nunes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jiro manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nunes stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Jiro shakes it off.
Jiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Nunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Nunes finds it's target.
Nunes connects with a crisp jab.
Jiro takes one on the button.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jiro's hands.
Nunes 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.
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!
Nunes jabs Jiro right on the nose. Jiro blinks but takes it well.
Jiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiro fails with the takedown
and Jiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirota Jiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes is pawing at Jiro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Jiro's nose. Jiro is badly hurt! Nunes pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Jiro tries desperately to hold on but Nunes is relentless in his assault! As Jiro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nunes away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Nunes!
Roberto Nunes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 3
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Lima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redman eats them both and turns towards Lima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Redman misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Lima misses its target.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lima to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lima jabs Redman right on the nose. Redman blinks but takes it well.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Redman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Lima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman throws a combination that misses
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redman in his tracks. #T1#
Lima looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.
Redman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Redman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Lima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima lands a jab-cross combination.
Redman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima throwing a counter right hand but Redman manages to avoid it.
Lima lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the cage and back into range.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD#
Lima drops Redman with a beautiful combination! Redman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lima is looking for the KO!#ROC#Redman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Greg Redman has been cut.
Redman looks winded!#T2#
Lima scores with a jab to the body.
Redman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lima finish him?
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redman seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Redman throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Lima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Redman.
Lima scores with a hook to the body. Redman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Lima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lima works the jab nicely.
Lima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lima lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima digs a good hook to Redman's body.
Nice shot by Lima.
Harrison Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman needs to keep his hands up - Lima had a free shot at his head there.
Lima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redman's hands.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima throws a combination. Redman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lima has knocked Redman down with a huge combo! Lima steps away and waves a wobbly Redman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T4#
Lima connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Redman! He's out on his feet! Lima rushes in and drops Redman with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harrison Lima!
After the fight, Harrison Lima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Jiro misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Krueger pushes down on Jiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krueger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krueger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krueger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Krueger.
Jiro wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Krueger there.
Nice strikes from Krueger there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiro missing with punches from the bottom.
Krueger wants to control but Jiro is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jiro tries to kick Krueger off but Krueger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krueger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Jiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krueger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch.
Jiro looks to land a body kick but Krueger moved away.
Jiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger. #TD2#
Krueger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jiro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##ES#
Jiro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jiro stuffs the takedown.
Krueger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jiro tries to avoid it but Krueger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jiro to the ground. Jiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krueger looks winded!
Jiro shoots in but Krueger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krueger slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jiro gets caught flat footed, as Krueger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3##ES#
Jiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krueger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck for Jiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirota Jiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krueger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiro just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Krueger shoots in and gets a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Jiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krueger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krueger stops Jiro from standing up.
Krueger cracks Jiro with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiro controls Krueger momentarily but Krueger frees himself.
Krueger lands a couple of digs.
Krueger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krueger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krueger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiro's head.
Jiro keeping moving, preventing Krueger from controlling successfully. #ES#
Jiro pushes Krueger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Hirota Jiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jiro throws a right and a left that Krueger avoids nicely. #TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krueger lands strikes from half guard.
Jiro is trying to stand.
Jiro scores with a few weak punches.
Jiro wants to improve his position but Krueger is controlling well.
Krueger working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krueger is looking to stall here but Jiro recovers full guard.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him. #T1#
Krueger landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Jiro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jiro is trying to break the clinch but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.
Krueger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krueger has Jiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Krueger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hirota Jiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damion Krueger.
Jiro working hard to break the clinch.
Jiro content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Jiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krueger is trying to defend but Jiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like Jiro is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Jiro seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Krueger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krueger.
Jiro wants to stand and escape but instead Krueger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Krueger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him. #ES#
Jiro manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Krueger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krueger preventing the sweep. #T4#
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving.
Krueger lands a couple of elbows.
Krueger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jiro is looking to stand up but Krueger isn't so interested in that idea.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiro wants to stand but Krueger is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krueger scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hirota Jiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Krueger shoots in and drives through. Jiro sprawls well.
Jiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krueger swivels and escapes.
Jiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jiro misses with the combination.
Jiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krueger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jiro defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger goes for a double leg but Jiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jiro continues to drive forward.
Jiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Jiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirota Jiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damion Krueger.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Krueger dives in and scores a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him.
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving. #ES#
Jiro wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Krueger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Krueger prevents Jiro from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Jiro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jiro manages to break the clinch.
Damion Krueger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Krueger shoots in and bounces Jiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Krueger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiro's head.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krueger working some strikes from top position.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Jiro working for a triangle but Krueger defends it easily.
Jiro keeping moving, preventing Krueger from controlling successfully.
Jiro wants to get back to his feet but Krueger is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger postures up and lands a big shot to Jiro's brow.
Jiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Krueger wants to control but Jiro is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiro thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirota Jiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Konter or perhaps it was just good defense by Redman, which made it look bad.
Konter tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters with a three punch combo that has Konter backing up. Konter nods at Redman to acknowledge the strikes.
Redman throws a head kick that Konter semi-blocks. #TD#
Konter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redman's half guard.

Redman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!#TD#
Konter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redman to the mat! Redman manages to get full guard.

Redman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redman scores with a head kick. #TD#
Konter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Konter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Konter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Konter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Konter working the ground and pound.
Konter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Konter throws an elbow but Redman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Konter landing strikes.
Konter prevents Redman from escaping the position.
Redman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Konter is putting a hurting on Redman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Konter landing strikes.
Konter scores with punches from side control.
Redman looks winded!
Konter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Konter trying to control the action but Redman is working from the bottom.
Konter looks up at the clock and then as Redman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Konter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Konter scoring with punches and elbows.
Konter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redman on the ground.
Konter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Redman taking a bit of punishment here - Konter scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konter working the head and body with strikes.
Konter scoring with punches and elbows.
Konter working the body and head with strikes.
Konter working the ground and pound.
Konter cracks Redman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Konter is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redman some visible discomfort. #T3#
Konter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Konter cracks Redman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Konter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Konter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
Konter slips a nice elbow through Redman's hands, connecting with Redman's forehead.
We've been hearing that Konter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Konter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Konter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Konter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Konter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Konter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Konter winds up and cracks Redman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice strikes from Konter there.
Konter working over Redman with some ground and pound. Redman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redman pushes Konter off looking to stand but Konter dives back in and keeps control.
Konter drops an elbow to the side of Redman's head.
Redman taking some punishment here, with Konter in his half guard.
Konter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
Konter lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konter is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Konter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Konter drops an elbow to the side of Redman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grond Konter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redman looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Konter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Redman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Konter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Redman is trying to keep an underhook but Konter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Konter lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Konter working the head and body with strikes.
Konter lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Konter. #ROC#Redman is rocked!
Redman has hold of Konter's hands but Konter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redman is still in real trouble! Can Konter finish him?
Redman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Konter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konter working Redman over with strikes.
Redman wants to get back to his feet.
Konter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Konter lands strikes from half guard.
Konter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman is not content to let Konter control the position.
Redman seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Konter connects with a nice short shot to Redman's temple.
Konter working the head and body with strikes.
Konter lands strikes from half guard.
Konter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Konter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redman taking some punishment here, with Konter in his half guard.
Konter working over Redman with some ground and pound. Redman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Konter is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Redman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Konter fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Redman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Konter! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grond Konter!

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