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Event: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
Laguera missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Laguera.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Laguera blocks it.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laguera lands with a good body shot.
Laguera takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Laguera thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laguera feints a jab promting Bandicoot to slip. Laguera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bandicoot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laguera misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Bandicoot.#KD2#
Bandicoot sends Laguera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bandicoot is motioning to the referee to let Laguera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Laguera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a glancing blow to the side of Laguera's head.
Oh Laguera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laguera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandicoot. That did some damage!
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Laguera seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A cross from Laguera lands.
Laguera lands with a cross.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Laguera moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Laguera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laguera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
Laguera is looking to chop away at Bandicoot's legs.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Laguera is looking to land body kicks.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguera.
Laguera walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alejandro Laguera has been cut.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Laguera.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Laguera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laguera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Jab, jab by Laguera - just one landing.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laguera.
An attempted straight right counter from Laguera misses the target.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laguera jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Laguera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Laguera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandicoot has time to react.
Laguera tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Donk. Laguera catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Laguera does it's job there.
Bandicoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laguera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Laguera.
Bandicoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bandicoot swings for the body but Laguera moves out of range.
Laguera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Laguera finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laguera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laguera connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Laguera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laguera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.#T3#
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Laguera slips the punch.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguera scores with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Laguera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Laguera misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandicoot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laguera has got the better of the exchanges.
Laguera looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Laguera throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Laguera looks to land a combination. Bandicoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laguera throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Laguera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laguera throws a series of strikes that have Bandicoot backpedaling.
Laguera dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Laguera's cut.
That's time! Laguera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Laguera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laguera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
Laguera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguera with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bandicoot blocks the low kick.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laguera lands a head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bandicoot has knocked Laguera down with a huge combo! Bandicoot steps away and waves a wobbly Laguera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Laguera cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Laguera.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laguera scores with a nice head shot.
Laguera misses with a looping left.
Laguera lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Laguera. Beautiful body shot.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laguera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands with an uppercut that bounces Laguera off the cage and back into range.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Laguera's shoulder, as Laguera tries to avoid the shot.
Laguera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the nose.
Laguera misses with the combination.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laguera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandicoot has time to react.
Laguera lands a head shot.
Laguera slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A little feinted left hand from Laguera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Laguera with a hook.#T4#
Nice cross by Laguera.#ROC#Bandicoot is rocked!
Laguera lands with a kick to the temple. Bandicoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Laguera finish him?
Laguera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Bandicoot coming out on top.#KD#
Laguera drops Bandicoot with a beautiful combination! Bandicoot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Laguera is looking for the KO!
A head kick misses from Laguera.
Laguera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laguera connects with a superb combination that knocks Bandicoot out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Laguera before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alejandro Laguera!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 21, 2023
#R1#
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body. Marquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bandicoot scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Marquez has been cut.
Marquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.#KD2#
Bandicoot sends Marquez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bandicoot is motioning to the referee to let Marquez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Marquez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Marquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Marquez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 17, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Bandicoot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Juan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Juan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juan's gas tank.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandicoot tries to throw a body punch but Juan avoids it by throwing Bandicoot back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Juan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandicoot lands a right hand.
Juan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Bandicoot on the inside.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bandicoot lands a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Bandicoot drops Juan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Juan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Juan is rocked!
Bandicoot creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Juan with a big uppercut! Juan tries to clinch up but Bandicoot pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Juan to the mat! Juan covers up and Bandicoot unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crush Bandicoot!
During a confident post fight interview, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Bandicoot pushes Morningstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Morningstar wants to break free but Bandicoot has control.
Bandicoot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
Bandicoot is working Morningstar over against the cage.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bandicoot.
Morningstar is trying to force a seperation but Bandicoot has the dominant position.
Bandicoot is working Morningstar over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Bandicoot as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bandicoot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot. #ROC2#Morningstar is rocked!#T1#
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Morningstar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a big right hand that drops Morningstar! The killer instinct kicks in and Bandicoot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot 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:   Jul 12, 2023
#R1##KD2#
Bandicoot cracks Bag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bandicoot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bag to stand back up!#ROC2#Bag is rocked!
Bandicoot lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Bag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bag is aggressively charging in as Bandicoot backs up avoiding any damage. Bandicoot tosses out a jab and Bag runs right into it face first! Bag is out cold! Bandicoot dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bag's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Punch Bag had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 55     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





186 cm
45 yrs
169 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (4) vs (0) Bandicoot#SUB#
Lynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Bandicoot won't allow Lynn to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Lynn seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Lynn moves into full mount! Bandicoot won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (7) vs (0) Bandicoot#SUB#
Lynn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Lynn working for a submission but Bandicoot is keeping him at bay.
Bandicoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynn has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Lynn looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (7) vs (2) Bandicoot#T3#
Bandicoot stands and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (7) vs (5) Bandicoot
Lynn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynn, who protects the arm well.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandicoot stands and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (7) vs (8) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lynn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.#SUB#
Lynn pushes a forearm under Bandicoot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bandicoot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 21, 2023
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bezerra. No joy for Bandicoot on that attempt.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - Bezerra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Erasmo Bezerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks winded!
Bezerra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bandicoot shoots in for a double leg but Bezerra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandicoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Bezerra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with Bezerra, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes Bezerra against the cage but Bezerra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Bezerra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandicoot!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot is being controlled here.
Bezerra scores with punches from side control.
Bezerra is putting a hurting on Bandicoot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bezerra wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Bezerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here as Bezerra stalls from top position.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bezerra drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head. #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.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bezerra pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bezerra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bezerra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bandicoot hang on?
Bezerra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bezerra 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.
Bandicoot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bezerra prevents Bandicoot from getting the reversal.
Bezerra looking to finish Bandicoot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bandicoot!
Bezerra with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Bandicoot is rocked!
Bezerra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bandicoot is still in real trouble! Can Bezerra finish him?
Bezerra lands a big elbow.
Bezerra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount.
Bezerra scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandicoot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bandicoot is looking to get to half guard.
Bandicoot taking shots to the head.
Bezerra softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bandicoot is out cold! Bezerra jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1##TD#
Bandicoot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grandis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grandis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bandicoot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grandis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandicoot's guard! Nice work there by Grandis!
Grandis 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. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot gets full guard.#SUB#
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bandicoot trying to remain calm as Grandis controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandicoot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Grandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #T2#
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot seems a little lost for a moment, as Grandis dominates the positioning.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Grandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grandis is keen to just control but Bandicoot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Grandis is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandis to get the leverage.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Grandis to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Grandis is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Grandis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Grandis controlling the pace.
Grandis trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Grandis scores with a body shot.
Grandis lands with a nice body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grandis swivels and escapes.
Grandis lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Bandicoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grandis did well to prevent Bandicoot getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grandis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Grandis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grandis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Grandis defends it easily. #T1#
Grandis content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Grandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grandis has passed into half guard!
Grandis trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis stalling.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Grandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Grandis mounts him!#T3#
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandicoot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandis has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Grandis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grandis tries to keep control of the position but Bandicoot is staying busy.
Grandis is trying to stick to Bandicoot's back but Bandicoot is turning into Grandis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grandis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandis is in trouble now - Bandicoot has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine from mount but Grandis is having none of it. #T4#
Grandis tries to hold on but Bandicoot postures up.#SUB#
Bandicoot goes for an armbar but Grandis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grandis. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Grandis moves into full mount! Bandicoot won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grandis digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grandis tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grandis to the ground. Grandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grandis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandis catches Bandicoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grandis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Grandis sprawls well.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with Grandis, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes Grandis against the cage but Grandis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Grandis finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Grandis lands a head kick. Bandicoot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grandis pinned against the cage. Grandis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Grandis instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis stops a takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Grandis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis scores with a shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot letting Grandis take a breather here.
Grandis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot is looking for a takedown.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot is working for takedown but Grandis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Grandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Grandis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot misses with a double jab.
Grandis stuffs the takedown.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Grandis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grandis, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Grandis on the inside.
Grandis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grandis after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grandis sprawls well. Grandis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Grandis.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grandis's waist but Grandis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Grandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grandis digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Grandis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bandicoot keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Grandis there.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Grandis.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crush Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Grandis sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grandis works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Grandis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Bandicoot is trying to drag Grandis to the mat but Grandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot looking for a takedown.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grandis is defending well for now.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grandis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grandis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Grandis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grandis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!

A very excited looking Robert Grandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C194: Nakagawa vs Adam II     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Matijevic scores with a jab.
Matijevic throws a head kick that misses.
Matijevic jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matijevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown but Matijevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandicoot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roko Matijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot walks into a left hand.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matijevic as he jumps to the side.
Matijevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matijevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matijevic lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandicoot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandicoot looks winded!
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Matijevic.
We've been told by Matijevic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matijevic scores with a hook.
Bandicoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatijevic.
Bandicoot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matijevic.
Matijevic fakes the leg kick and cracks Bandicoot in the body.
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Matijevic with a nice cross.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Bandicoot is rocked!
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Matijevic.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Matijevic finish him?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matijevic! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot shoots and misses
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandicoot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Matijevic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandicoot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matijevic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandicoot's guard! Nice work there by Matijevic! #SUB2#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matijevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matijevic defends well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot has his foot on Matijevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matijevic works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Matijevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Matijevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Matijevic defends easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matijevic controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Matijevic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Matijevic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Matijevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matijevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Matijevic has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matijevic trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Matijevic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matijevic sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Matijevic.
Bandicoot shoots in and drives through. Matijevic sprawls well.
A jab from Matijevic finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Matijevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bandicoot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matijevic throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Matijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matijevic scores with a body shot.
Matijevic stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
As Bandicoot looks to move away, Matijevic throws a big counter combo but Bandicoot just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Matijevic circles away easily
and Matijevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roko Matijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Matijevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matijevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Matijevic gets in close and tags Bandicoot with a short punch that almost sends Bandicoot to the mat! Oh Bandicoot is in big trouble! He turns his back on Matijevic, trying to create some distance but Matijevic rushes him, striking wildly and Bandicoot goes down! The referee tackles Matijevic into the cage to end the fight! Matijevic is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Matijevic!
A relieved looking Roko Matijevic 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: Bots de Garra 19     
Date:   May 06, 2023





173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs



186 cm
45 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandicoot quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (0) vs (2) Lynn
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lynn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bandicoot tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lynn!
A victorious Jack Lynn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 18     
Date:   May 05, 2023





173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs



179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leifsson is trying to defend but Bandicoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a triangle here. Bandicoot is fighting it but it looks tight! Leifsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bandicoot is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 16     
Date:   May 03, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandicoot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is pressing down on Bandicoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Bandicoot stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Bandicoot
Ahokas regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Bandicoot forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bandicoot is tapping! Great win for Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
Our winner, Juha Ahokas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 14     
Date:   May 01, 2023





173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs



185 cm
24 yrs
194 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandicoot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandicoot wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Bandicoot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Bandicoot is now in Adams's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Adams
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Adams's guard.
Bandicoot passes into half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams trying to control but Bandicoot postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Bandicoot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Adams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandicoot!

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

 

Event: Bots de Garra 11     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandicoot pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandicoot down to the mat. Bandicoot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamenev but Kamenev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamenev is looking to counter the offense by Bandicoot and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Bandicoot shoots in and bounces Kamenev off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenev's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Bandicoot#T1#
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Bandicoot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandicoot.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Bandicoot#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kamenev has control of Bandicoot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandicoot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Bandicoot is in no mood to give up.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Kamenev fails to move to back control. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bandicoot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev prevents Bandicoot from getting the reversal.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandicoot is looking to escape.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandicoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandicoot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bandicoot!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Kamenev tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (4) Bandicoot
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev pushes a forearm under Bandicoot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bandicoot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 10     
Date:   Apr 27, 2023





185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bandicoot 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bandicoot passes into half guard.
Bandicoot tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
King tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
King wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot. #T3##SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
Bandicoot passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Bandicoot
King tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
King is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Bandicoot's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
King tries to buck Bandicoot off but Bandicoot is having none of it.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Bandicoot works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (8) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: King (0) vs (11) Bandicoot
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T7##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for the RNC.
Bandicoot is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for the choke from the back.
Bandicoot is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Bandicoot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandicoot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (11) Bandicoot#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Bandicoot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bandicoot manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Bandicoot's guard.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
King has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bandicoot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! King is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bandicoot pulls down on the head and he's put King to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 9     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023





185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandicoot's waist but Bandicoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Diesel is pushing down on Bandicoot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandicoot is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel. #T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot looks winded!#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandicoot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diesel has cracked it and Bandicoot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 8     
Date:   Apr 25, 2023





173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs



188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandicoot, which made it look bad. #TD#
Bandicoot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Bandicoot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Silva
Silva tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandicoot off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (4) Silva
Silva is hanging on to Bandicoot's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Bandicoot manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandicoot (7) vs (4) Silva#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandicoot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Bandicoot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

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

 

Event: Bots de Garra 7     
Date:   Apr 24, 2023





173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandicoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoppelbein, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bandicoot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandicoot (4) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB#
Bandicoot has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stoppelbein is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bandicoot yanks on the arm and Stoppelbein is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bandicoot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot 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: Bots de Garra 6     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into Okoye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Okoye trying to control the position. #SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okoye manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandicoot has Okoye in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Bandicoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoye manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (4) Bandicoot#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Okoye has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandicoot doesn't defend quickly enough and Okoye has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandicoot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Okoye on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 5     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023





173 cm
41 yrs
159 lbs



185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandicoot swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bandicoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.#SUB#
Bandicoot has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Bandicoot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Bandicoot working for a submission but Sobieskiego is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Bandicoot working for a guillotine from mount but Sobieskiego is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bandicoot has control of Sobieskiego's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sobieskiego regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position but Bandicoot isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bandicoot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Sobieskiego manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobieskiego defends it well. #SUB#
Bandicoot seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandicoot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sobieskiego tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 4     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023





173 cm
41 yrs
159 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holtzmann shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in and bounces Holtzmann off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Holtzmann
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holtzmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holtzmann tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Holtzmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holtzmann is looking to regain half guard here but Bandicoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandicoot (7) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holtzmann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holtzmann can't escape the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bandicoot but it's paid off an Holtzmann is forced to tap! Nice work by Bandicoot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 3     
Date:   Apr 20, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



173 cm
41 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahokas enables Bandicoot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahokas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandicoot is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Bandicoot passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahokas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
Our winner, Crush Bandicoot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 1     
Date:   Apr 18, 2023





179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs



173 cm
41 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lisko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandicoot circles away.#TD2#
Lisko gets caught flat footed, as Bandicoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
Bandicoot pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bandicoot wants to free his trapped foot but Lisko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
Bandicoot passes Lisko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (0) vs (5) Bandicoot
Lisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Lisko won't allow Bandicoot to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T8##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Lisko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandicoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandicoot's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lisko (4) vs (5) Bandicoot
Bandicoot tries to escape the position.
Lisko is trying to stick to Bandicoot's back but Bandicoot is turning into Lisko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lisko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandicoot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lisko (4) vs (7) Bandicoot#SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lisko is breathing heavily.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Lisko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #SUB#
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lisko is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot pushes down on Lisko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably. #T12##SUB2#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Lisko is pressing down on Bandicoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lisko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot stopping the sweep attempt from Lisko.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14##SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot passes Lisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bandicoot wins on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Bandicoot misses the jab.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhem.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem tries to counter with a takedown but Bandicoot is quick to defend against it.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot looks to land a combination but Mayhem avoids it well.
Bandicoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bandicoot cracks Mayhem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandicoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayhem throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem with a jab.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayhem as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.#TD#
Mayhem 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Mayhem defends it easily.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem postures up in Bandicoot's guard and throws a big left but Bandicoot blocks it. #T3#
Mayhem postures up. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Mayhem to get to half guard.
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayhem lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
Mayhem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bandicoot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mayhem escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mayhem!
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Mayhem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mayhem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mayhem lands a few punches from side control.
Mayhem landing strikes.
Mayhem trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Donk. Mayhem catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayhem blocks a jab.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayhem.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the body
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.#T1##TD#
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandicoot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem staying calm.
Mayhem lands a nice forearm strike.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayhem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mayhem prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.#T2#
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep. Mayhem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayhem wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
Marshal Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayhem is keen to just control but Bandicoot is a slippery customer.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem works his way into full mount!
Mayhem avoids the attempt from Bandicoot to control.#T3#
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bandicoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mayhem is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mayhem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem wants to control but Bandicoot postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bandicoot's best efforts.
Bandicoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayhem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bandicoot slips a nice elbow through Mayhem's hands, connecting with Mayhem's forehead.
Bandicoot prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Mayhem dominated that second round.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandicoot lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Mayhem cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Bandicoot shows good takedown defense.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
It looks like Mayhem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayhem lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Mayhem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhem's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Bandicoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bandicoot working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandicoot.
Mayhem trying to control but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bandicoot is looking to pass Mayhem's guard but actually Mayhem recovers to full guard.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Bandicoot with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandicoot working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandicoot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayhem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayhem trying to move into half guard but instead Bandicoot has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayhem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Mayhem's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marshal Mayhem.
Well Mayhem 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Mayhem!

Marshal Mayhem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Sershurrapal attempts a counter takedown but Bandicoot avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by clinching up but Bandicoot breaks away and moves out of range.
Sershurrapal cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Bandicoot. #CL#
Sershurrapal has closed the distance and engaged Bandicoot in a clinch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Bandicoot won't allow it. #TD#
Sershurrapal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sershurrapal is tightening it up a little... Bandicoot has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bandicoot reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bandicoot taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
After winning the bout, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C163: Bird vs White     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Ferkingstad lands an overhand right.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Ferkingstad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bandicoot manages to circle out of the way.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandicoot connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Bandicoot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferkingstad misses its target.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Ferkingstad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
As Bandicoot tries to get set, Ferkingstad tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandicoot manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot cracks Ferkingstad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##CL#
Ferkingstad closes the distance and clinches.
Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandicoots head.
Ferkingstad slows down the pace here.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandicoot blocks an uppercut.
Bandicoot pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandicoot lands a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandicoot's elbow. #T2#
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bandicoot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandicoot walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ferkingstad swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Bandicoot scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Mercer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a head kick. That will keep Bandicoot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mercer throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mercer thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Mercer 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!#KD#
Bandicoot drops Mercer with a big left hand and mounts him. Mercer is in big trouble! #ROC#Mercer is rocked!
Mercer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandicoot postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mercer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mercer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'You got me again, Crush. You're one of the best but that gear you got on is awful! I'll send you some Bondi gear after this. You'll never look back. I'm telling you, it's a gamechanger. '.

 

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
McKraken defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McKraken gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McKraken is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as McKraken sits in half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, McKraken seems content to control.
McKraken is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.
Bandicoot is looking to control McKraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
McKraken trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandicoot has his hands clasped together around McKraken's back. He's all about the action.
Bandicoot won't allow McKraken to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McKraken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well. #SUB2#
McKraken is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.
McKraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandicoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot trying to control but McKraken postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot with a jab.
McKraken 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.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but McKraken is just out of range.
Bandicoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKraken lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken 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#
McKraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
McKraken stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
McKraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
McKraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB2#
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McKraken is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKraken to get the leverage.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
McKraken is nestled in close to Bandicoot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath McKraken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McKraken uses his free foot to push down on Bandicoot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandicoot.
McKraken landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Bandicoot regains half guard.
McKraken works his way into side control.
McKraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKraken is chipping away with strikes.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McKraken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gemechu McKraken has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McKraken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bandicoot wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy. #SUB2#
McKraken in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bandicoot tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McKraken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gemechu McKraken!
Our winner, Gemechu McKraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Gavin.
Gavin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot thuds a left hand into Gavin's body.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Gavin jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin 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.
Gavin scores with the left hand. Bandicoot knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left and a right from Bandicoot both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Gavin defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a nice body kick.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Gavin strikes.#T4#
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Bandicoot with that takedown attempt.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Gavin. No joy for Bandicoot on that attempt.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##TD#
Bandicoot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin is trying is best to control the position here.
Gavin wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Gavin's temple.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gavin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gavin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin trying to get back to full guard but Bandicoot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bandicoot wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Bandicoot throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bandicoot prevents Gavin from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bandicoot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gavin tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Bandicoot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Bandicoot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandicoot working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gavin slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Gavin is refusing to be controlled, as Bandicoot sits in half guard.
Gavin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
Gavin managing to control the position.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandicoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavin is controlling Bandicoot's posture.
Bandicoot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin motions for Bandicoot to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandicoot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Gavin swinging wildly here.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the body
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Bandicoot swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Bandicoot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandicoot's knee momentarily.#T3#
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Oh Bandicoot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot blocks the body kick.
Gavin lands with a nice body punch.
Bandicoot seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandicoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!

Tommy Gavin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Bandicoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Point clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bandicoot pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point looking to sit in guard and control but Bandicoot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Point is trying to maintain the position but Bandicoot is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Point's temple. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but Point is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Point is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Bandicoot throwing shots but Point is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot trying to control from half guard but Point is working away.
Point is trying to maintain the position but Bandicoot is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bandicoot thows an elbow strike that misses. Point gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bandicoot doesn't seem too bothered but Point quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bandicoot is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bandicoot really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brayden Point!
An out of breath Brayden Point thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C136: Dreth vs. Corassa     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Hassan takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hassan. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandicoot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a low kick but Bandicoot avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Bandicoot staying out of range there.#T1#
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Hassan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot misses with a wild combination.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hassan is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Bandicoot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hassan works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot attempts a counter takedown but Hassan avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Hassan.
Bandicoot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.#T3#
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan tries to work over Bandicoot's front leg with a kick but Bandicoot checks it.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandicoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot. #CL#
Bandicoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Bandicoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bandicoot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Bandicoot's head back.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Hassan is rocked!
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandicoot finish him?#T2#
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hassan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

 

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Gavin moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Gavin had a free shot at his head there.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin with a nice cross.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
A jab from Bandicoot does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bandicoot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Gavin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin is pulling down on Bandicoot's head to control his posture.
Gavin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Gavin defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandicoot 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#
Bandicoot wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Gavin controlling the position for now.
Bandicoot trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well. #T3#
Bandicoot is nestled in close to Gavin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gavin is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandicoot wants to free his trapped foot but Gavin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gavin is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gavin is trying to stand.
Gavin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gavin 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.#T4#
Bandicoot trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot looking to pass the guard.
Gavin has control of Bandicoot's left arm, preventing Bandicoot from doing any damage.
Bandicoot lands a couple of elbows.
Bandicoot won't allow Gavin to sweep him here.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
Gavin is controlling Bandicoot's posture.
Gavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandicoot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a three punch combo that has Gavin backing up. Gavin nods at Bandicoot to acknowledge the strikes.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the head.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot staying out of range there.
Gavin misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but Bandicoot moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Gavin lands a slapping body shot.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.#T2#
Bandicoot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Gavin is looking to slow Bandicoot down with leg kicks.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Gavin lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Gavin strikes.#T3#
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but Bandicoot moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bandicoot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gavin! He's out on his feet! Bandicoot rushes in and drops Gavin with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Corassa scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corassa cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandicoot avoided it.
Bandicoot jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa wants to slow Bandicoot down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bandicoot tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Corassa.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot looks to clinch
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot tries to score with a low kick but Corassa moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Corassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a head kick by Corassa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Corassa stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corassa!
Bandicoot misses with a double jab. #T4#
Bandicoot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa cracks Bandicoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bandicoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Corassa finds it's target.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corassa rather than just go for the knockout.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa throws a push kick but Bandicoot slaps the foot to one side.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Corassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa scores with a nice head shot.
Corassa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Corassa throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Corassa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corassa works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Corassa.
Corassa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Corassa slams his shin into Bandicoot's torso.
Corassa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.#T2#
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa blocks a jab.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corassa's waist but Corassa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Bandicoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandicoot staying out of range there.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandicoot digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa with a nice calf kick.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandicoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corassa slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Corassa avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Corassa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corassa throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Corassa. #T1#
Bandicoot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corassa thinking.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Corassa cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back to recover.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Corassa throws a good cross that connects.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Corassa.
A low kick from Bandicoot misses
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corassa connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corassa lands a head kick!
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bandicoot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Bandicoot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandicoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corassa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bandicoot scrambles back to his feet.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa with a hook.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
A jab from Corassa finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Bandicoot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!

A relieved looking Eduardo Corassa 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: C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Mercer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Bandicoot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Mercer.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body. Mercer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mercer throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Mercer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercer throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Mercer misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand that sends Mercer tumbling to the canvas! Can Bandicoot finish him? He dives into Mercer's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Mercer is rocked!
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot stands up over Mercer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercer looking to control.
Mercer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LAFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bandicoot won't allow Mercer to get back to his feet.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Bandicoot stops Mercer from standing up.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercer looking to control.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mercer is looking to stand up but Bandicoot isn't so interested in that idea.
Bandicoot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Bandicoot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mercer wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him.
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mercer is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mercer sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer misses with a hook.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer misses with a combination
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Bandicoot catches Mercer napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mercer to the canvas!
Bandicoot chips away with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand. Mercer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bandicoot looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mercer can't hide his disappointment, as Bandicoot celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took this fight on short notice, I felt really good. I had a solid camp. Training was going well but uhh... Doesn't feel good right now. Feel like I should've had this one. But what does feel good, is these Bondi MMA shorts. High quality & super durable Brazilian material. Check em' out. '.

 

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavigne.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot scores with a nice right hand.
Lavigne looks for the body kick but Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Lavigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Lavigne tries to land a leg kick but Bandicoot saw it coming and moves away.
Lavigne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lavigne.
Lavigne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandicoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lavigne takes one to the side of the head.
Lavigne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Bandicoot blocks the low kick.
Lavigne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick from Lavigne misses.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Lavigne lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lavigne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavigne scores with a nice body kick.
Lavigne misses with a leg kick.
Lavigne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Lavigne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gervais Lavigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavigne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lavigne thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Lavigne clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lavigne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lavigne scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
Lavigne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavigne.
Bandicoot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lavigne.
Lavigne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandicoot. That did some damage!
Lavigne looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Lavigne lands a nice shot that snaps Bandicoot's head back.
Lavigne throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Lavigne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavigne throws a leg kick that misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Lavigne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lavigne misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Bandicoot cracks Lavigne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lavigne misses with a combination
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Lavigne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavigne moves away.
Lavigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Lavigne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
A jab from Lavigne does it's job there.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavigne can pounce on him.
Lavigne scores with a jab to the head.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Lavigne avoids the punch easily.
Lavigne missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavigne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavigne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavigne misses with a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Lavigne is predictable there
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lavigne.
Lavigne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Lavigne.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lavigne throws out a powerful jab.
Lavigne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavigne.
Bandicoot tests Lavigne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Lavigne is rocked!
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
Oh Lavigne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Bandicoot connects with the perfect overhand right and Lavigne falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot 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: C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a nice body shot.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Benedetti. Beautiful body shot.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Bandicoot avoids it.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Benedetti moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bandicoot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.#T2#
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti throws a front kick that sends Bandicoot stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti with a hook.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. #T3#
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandicoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandicoot as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandicoot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a front kick that sends Bandicoot stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Bandicoot 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.#T4#
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Bandicoot scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Bandicoot cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
Benedetti defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bandicoot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Bandicoot throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandicoot with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses its target.
Bandicoot lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.#T1#
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti leaves Bandicoot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Bandicoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.#T2#
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
Benedetti throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bandicoot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
A right-left combo lands from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Bandicoot's head back.
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!
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.#T4#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandicoot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Bandicoot off balance momentarily.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot misses with a head kick.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bandicoot trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benedetti has control of Bandicoot's left arm, preventing Bandicoot from doing any damage.
Bandicoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benedetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bandicoot throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandicoot's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Benedetti pushes his legs off easily.
Benedetti wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Benedetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Benedetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Benedetti controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bandicoot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benedetti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bandicoot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.
Bandicoot throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti tries to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!

Lorenzo Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot misses with a wild combination.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin 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.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gavin defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Gavin misses. #T2#
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
As Bandicoot backs away, Gavin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Gavin.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Bandicoot with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Gavin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gavin swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin misses the jab.
Bandicoot tries to counter with a clinch but Gavin shakes him off and moves away.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Gavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bandicoot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Bandicoot looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gavin moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandicoot!
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGavin.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.#T2#
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandicoot avoided it.
Good shot there by Gavin.
Gavin blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bandicoot follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot lands a glancing blow to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Gavin.
Bandicoot misses the jab.#TD2#
Bandicoot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gavin sprawls well initially but Bandicoot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gavin kicks off Bandicoot and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandicoot avoided it.#T4#
Bandicoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandicoot's knee momentarily.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Bandicoot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a left and a right... And another left! Gavin is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for River.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
River clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
River lands a left hand.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Bandicoot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bandicoot back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it. #T1##TD2#
Bandicoot decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
River 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.
River stands up over Bandicoot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard. #REVB#
River controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
River has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.#SUB#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bandicoot has passed into half guard!
River wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bandicoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bandicoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Bert River will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
River misses with an uppercut.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from River.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by River.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters with a solid body kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandicoot slips a jab and a cross from River.
River wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
River scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from River.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bert River is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River misses with a looping left.
River thows a leg kick but Bandicoot checks it
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
River looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#River is rocked!
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab. #T2#
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bandicoot rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bandicoot lands a big right hand that drops River! The killer instinct kicks in and Bandicoot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Kitjakarn scores with a nice body kick.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kitjakarn looks to throw a body kick
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Kitjakarn had a free shot at his head there.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
As Bandicoot backs away, Kitjakarn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bandicoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitjakarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitjakarn pinned against the cage. Kitjakarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandicoot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with the left hand. Bandicoot knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitjakarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Kitjakarn with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to land a leg kick but Bandicoot saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitjakarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
It looks like Kitjakarn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Kitjakarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bandicoot misses with a two punch combination.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
The fighters circling - Kitjakarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitjakarn tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but Bandicoot moved away.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Kitjakarn clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitjakarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Kitjakarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Kitjakarn's belly button to the back.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Kitjakarn finds it's target.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Kitjakarn scores with the left hand. Bandicoot knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good, hard body kick but Bandicoot shrugs it off.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kitjakarn misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandicoot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kitjakarn has got the better of the exchanges.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but Bandicoot checks it.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitjakarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitjakarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Kitjakarn stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands the left hand.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot takes one to the chin there.
Bandicoot misses with a wild combination.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Bandicoot tries to clinch up.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitjakarn stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitjakarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kitjakarn connects with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to land body kicks.
Kitjakarn throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
Kitjakarn cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Kitjakarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Kitjakarn works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Kitjakarn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot thuds his right hand into Kitjakarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandicoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitjakarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitjakarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitjakarn misses its target.
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitjakarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Kitjakarn jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitjakarn throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn delivers a nice body kick.
Bandicoot throws a looping overhand right but Kitjakarn ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kitjakarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitjakarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot lands a body shot.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Kitjakarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandicoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitjakarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bandicoot scrambles back to his feet.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitjakarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bandicoot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bandicoot gets a double leg takedown into Kitjakarn's guard.

Kitjakarn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandicoot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC2#
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kitjakarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kitjakarn throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitjakarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitjakarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Bandicoot does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Kitjakarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Kitjakarn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Donk. Bandicoot catches Kitjakarn right on the button with a cross.
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Kitjakarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Kitjakarn.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Kitjakarn stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kitjakarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitjakarn can pounce on him.
Kitjakarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitjakarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitjakarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biabas Kitjakarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitjakarn with a nice cross.
Bandicoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Kitjakarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitjakarn 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!

Our winner, Biabas Kitjakarn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandicoot with a body shot.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Demenok punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Demenok catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
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!
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Demenok finds it's target.
Bandicoot defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a right and a left that Bandicoot avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
Demenok lands a front kick.
Bandicoot jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one. #T3#
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demenok to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Demenok scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Bandicoot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Demenok tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bandicoot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandicoot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok slips a straight right by Bandicoot.#T2#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Bandicoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demenok as he avoids it easily.
Demenok digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok keeps Bandicoot at a distance using the push kick.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Bandicoot stuns Demenok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Bandicoot tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandicoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demenok on the side of the head.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demenok lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Bandicoot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Demenok moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Demenok.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bandicoot throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok misses the jab.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Demenok throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
Demenok dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Demenok.
Bandicoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok slips under a jab from Bandicoot.#T3#
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Demenok takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!

Rukter Demenok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandicoot quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dixon seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandicoot looking to control. #SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dixon uses it to pass to side control.
Dixon advances nicely into full mount.
Dixon trying to control but Bandicoot is having none of it. #T3#
Bandicoot has given up his back. Will we see Dixon going for some submissions?
Bandicoot trying to control the hands but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Bandicoot from escaping the position.
Dixon not allowing Bandicoot to control his hands. #SUB#
Dixon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandicoot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Bandicoot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandicoot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bandicoot can't escape the position. #SUB#
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dixon working for a choke but Bandicoot is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot just trying to survive but Dixon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dixon slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dixon throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.#TD#
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Dixon is now in Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandicoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily. #T3#
Dixon pushing down on Bandicoot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Bandicoot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dixon is staying active.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Dixon trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Dixon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Dixon prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.#SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dixon moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandicoot to the mat! Bandicoot manages to get full guard.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandicoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Bandicoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up. #SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandicoot, not yet. #SUB2#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Dixon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandicoot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dixon has Bandicoot in his guard.#REVB#
Dixon wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dixon has picked Bandicoot up and slammed him! Bandicoot can't keep hold of the triangle and Dixon manages to pass to side control!
Dixon trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.#T3#
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dixon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dixon prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it. #SUB#
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!

Darren Dixon 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: C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Bastard.
Bastard sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bastard trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Bastard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bastard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bandicoot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bastard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bandicoot pulls down on the head and he's put Bastard to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Bandicoot walks into a left hand.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Bandicoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demenok rather than just go for the knockout.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Demenok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.#T3#
Bandicoot throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.#TD2#
Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into Demenok's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandicoot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demenok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot distracts Demenok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demenok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bandicoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Demenok has wrist control.
Demenok working a defensive guard but Bandicoot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Demenok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandicoot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Bandicoot.
Demenok tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Demenok tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bandicoot breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Donk. Demenok catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
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!
Bandicoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demenok smiles and moves away.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bandicoot defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Demenok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandicoot checks it well.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Bandicoot's head back.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a head kick.
Demenok scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Bandicoot moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandicoot's knee momentarily.
Bandicoot catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demenok misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Bandicoot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot takes an elbow to the temple.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demenok just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandicoot tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot lands with a right to the head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
A short right from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.#BC#
Demenok breaks from the clinch.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok thuds his shin into the meat of Bandicoot's side.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Bandicoot gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Demenok is working Bandicoot over against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Bandicoot pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Demenok wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Demenok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demenok controlling the position.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Demenok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot is trying to control Demenok's posture but Demenok avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demenok controlling the position.
Demenok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bandicoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot tries to buck Demenok off but Demenok is having none of it.#T3#
Bandicoot is trying to control Demenok's posture but Demenok avoids it.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Demenok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demenok in particular looking to stall.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Demenok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crush Bandicoot has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard but Demenok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Demenok controls the position from side control.
Demenok trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demenok trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Demenok controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demenok, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!

After the fight, Rukter Demenok 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: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Nagasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandicoot on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandicoot's guard now, I'm sure.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Bandicoot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nagasaki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Nagasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Bandicoot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bandicoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bandicoot postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandicoot's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Bandicoot's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Nagasaki tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Nagasaki punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki stands up over Bandicoot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagasaki distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#SUB#
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot wants to control the action here but instead Nagasaki manages to pass to full mount!
Nagasaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Bandicoot working to try and regain half guard.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Bandicoot postures up.
Nagasaki has his hands on Bandicoot's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot. #T1#
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but instead Nagasaki has moved into half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nagasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki. #SUB2#
Nagasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot moves into full guard.
Nagasaki is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki really 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.#R4#
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandicoot to the mat! Bandicoot manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nagasaki escapes and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Bandicoot dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bandicoot is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Yuro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nagasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandicoot's head. #SUB2#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki. #SUB#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!

Yuro Nagasaki is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Sitsongrit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot staying out of range there.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.#T2#
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandicoot if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandicoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Bandicoot knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandicoot. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandicoot's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Bandicoot's ribcage. Bandicoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandicoots head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandicoot's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandicoot's elbow.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Bandicoot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot. #TD2#
Bandicoot manages to pull guard.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Bandicoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Bandicoot is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.#T1#
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandicoot avoided it.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.#T3#
Bandicoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandicoot is able to avoid easily.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Bandicoot moves his leg out of the way.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard. #ES#
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandicoot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
Sitsongrit jabs at Bandicoot's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandicoot's head.#T1#
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandicoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
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!
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bandicoot off balance momentarily.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Crush Bandicoot in that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandicoot thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Bandicoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bandicoot off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.#T4#
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Bandicoot tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Time throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Time moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Time connects with a leg kick.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Time.
Bandicoot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Time lands a big head kick that sends Bandicoot tumbling to the mat! Time takes a step backwards and waves Bandicoot back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bandicoot is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Crush Bandicoot has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?#T1#
That kick from Time tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Time scores with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Time takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Time darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Time blocks a jab.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Time. #T2#
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Time.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Bandicoot.#CUT2#It looks like My Time has been cut.
Time misses with a combination
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Time throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Time avoids the body shot from Bandicoot. #T3#
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Bandicoot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Time is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Time is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Time pushes Bandicoot off but Bandicoot dives into side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the position but Time is working away.
Time is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bandicoot has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Bandicoot working the head with strikes.
Time defending against the ground and pound.
Time tries to escape but Bandicoot is in control.
Time bucks up and tries to throw Bandicoot off but instead Bandicoot has got his back!
Bandicoot controlling well, preventing Time from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time covering up well and avoiding damage.
Time is trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot has full control of the position and if anything, Time has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bandicoot trying to control.
Bandicoot lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Time.
Time throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Time fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Time is rocked!#T1#
A low kick from Time is predictable there
and Bandicoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Time lands a two punch combo.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Time moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Time slips the punch.
Time connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Time is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot just manages to avoid it.
Time seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandicoot misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandicoot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A punch combination from Time misses.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Time settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Time misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Time with a body shot.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Time lands an overhand right.
Time takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time throws a lazy head kick
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bandicoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Time takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Time to the canvas! Time doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bandicoot keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot is the new featherweight champion!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C79: Po vs. Steve II     
Date:   Dec 31, 2021
#R1#
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Corassa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Corassa's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corassa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Bandicoot's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Jab by Bandicoot.
Corassa throws a solid leg kick but Bandicoot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corassa.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the nose.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corassa connects with the punch.
Corassa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand. #T2#
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandicoot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Bandicoot bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Corassa! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Corassa is rocked!
Bandicoot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Corassa is still in real trouble! Can Bandicoot finish him?
Bandicoot scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bandicoot postures up.
Corassa seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corassa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandicoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandicoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corassa holds on and takes a little breather.
Corassa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corassa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corassa pulls his head out easily.
Corassa prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bandicoot 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.
Corassa wants to stand up but Bandicoot has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Corassa trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Corassa is controlling the pace.
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 Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Corassa counters with a body kick.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot dives in for a single leg takedown but Corassa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corassa tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot is working Corassa over against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Corassa misses with the head strike.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to stall but Corassa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Bandicoot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corassa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Bandicoot pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corassa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Corassa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corassa stopping the sweep attempt from Bandicoot.
Corassa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corassa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corassa defends well.#SUB#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Corassa defends it easily.
Corassa slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Bandicoot wants to control but Corassa is keeping busy.
Corassa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandicoot trying to hold on to Corassa's head to control him but Corassa postures up.
Bandicoot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corassa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corassa pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corassa tries to pass to full mount but Bandicoot defends it. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Corassa is trying to defend but Bandicoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bandicoot thows a huge punch but Corassa dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corassa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bandicoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa moves forwards but Bandicoot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bandicoot lands.#TD#
Bandicoot dives in and scores a takedown into Corassa's guard.
Crush Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corassa pulls Bandicoot in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Corassa 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.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corassa is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corassa working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corassa controlling Bandicoot's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Corassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Corassa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corassa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Corassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Bandicoot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bandicoot lands in his opponent's guard.
Corassa has momentary wrist control but Bandicoot slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Corassa being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Corassa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corassa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corassa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Corassa has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bandicoot 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

Crush Bandicoot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bastard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Bandicoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Bastard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard slips nicely into half guard.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandicoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bastard is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Bandicoot is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Bastard controlling the action here.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastard's back!
Bastard trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastard lands a jab to the head.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot takes one to the chin there.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Action Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bastard feints and as Bandicoot raises his hands in defense, Bastard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has an active guard here but Bastard has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bastard works his way into full mount!
Bastard lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard pulls Bandicoot in close to prevent any damage.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Bastard defends the submission attempt.
Bastard manages to get to full guard.
Bastard is pulling down on Bandicoot's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandicoot, at least for the moment.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
Bandicoot cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bastard seems keen to control Bandicoot's posture.#SUB#
Bastard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard is trying to keep Bandicoot in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bastard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandicoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Bastard backs off Bandicoot throws a huge counter combo but Bastard manages to avoid it all.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandicoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Bastard with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Bastard lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard lands an overhand right.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard lands a body shot. #TD#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandicoot on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandicoot's guard now, I'm sure.
Bastard throwing strikes but missing.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bastard is defending well. Bandicoot quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bastard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bandicoot celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandicoot or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsunaga, which made it look bad. #CL#
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Bandicoot in a clinch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Matsunaga jumps guard.
Matsunaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandicoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsunaga is refusing to be controlled, as Bandicoot sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
Matsunaga is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head. #T3##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard but Bandicoot has mounted him!
Matsunaga reaches up and holds on to Bandicoot to control the position.
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot working Matsunaga over with strikes. #T4#
Bandicoot is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandicoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandicoot's back!#SUB#
Bandicoot fending off the submission attempt from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Bandicoot showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Matsunaga tightening his grip on Bandicoot, looking for the choke.
Bandicoot wants to escape the position.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matsunaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard effortlessly.
Futoshi Matsunaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.#SUB#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily.
Bandicoot cracks Matsunaga with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bandicoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandicoot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bandicoot stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Matsunaga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes. #T3#
Bandicoot is working Matsunaga over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matsunaga is looking to regain half guard here but Bandicoot keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.
Bandicoot working the body and head with strikes.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandicoot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.
Bandicoot trying to control the position but Matsunaga is working away.
Bandicoot lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Bandicoot working the ground and pound.
Bandicoot working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Matsunaga is rocked!#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsunaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Matsunaga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandicoot presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bandicoot working Matsunaga over with strikes here.
Matsunaga seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga tries to hold on but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Bandicoot is looking for the big counter here.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Bandicoot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Bandicoot lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Matsunaga swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks Bandicoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Matsunaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Bandicoot counters with a big uppercut that knocks Matsunaga off his feet! Bandicoot dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot is keen to just control but Matsunaga is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Bandicoot there.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga has his hands clasped together around Bandicoot's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Bandicoot not doing much here.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga tries to roll over but Bandicoot keeps him under control.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot is controlling the pace.
Matsunaga taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Brah staying out of range there.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brah wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Brah passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Bandicoot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a triangle here. Brah is fighting it but it looks tight! Bandicoot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brah is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crush Bandicoot!
Our winner, Crush Bandicoot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega misses the jab.#T1#
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Noriega catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but Noriega moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Bandicoot with the counter takedown but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
A left lands for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses. #T3#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Noriega cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandicoot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandicoot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Bandicoot moved away.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws a push kick but Bandicoot slaps the foot to one side.
Bandicoot looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws a combination that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega with a jab.
Bandicoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot scores with a hook.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bandicoot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noriega doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot. #T2#
Noriega throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Noriega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandicoot scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Noriega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bandicoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bandicoot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bandicoot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bandicoot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Noriega slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A lazy body kick from Noriega
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Oh Noriega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that drops Noriega like a sack of potatoes! Bandicoot dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

 

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Wallace misses with a hook to the body
and Bandicoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot lands with a good body shot.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Crunch! Wallace slams his shin into Bandicoot's torso.
Wallace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wallace with a jab.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
Bandicoot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wallace throws a lazy body kick
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.#TD2#
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandicoot lands a couple of digs.
Bandicoot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Bandicoot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Bandicoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bandicoot passes Wallace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandicoot passes to full mount!
Bandicoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bandicoot unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Bandicoot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Wallace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandicoot lands a big elbow - Wallace is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wallace is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
During a confident post fight interview, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
A nice combination there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho Soon thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Ho Soon as he connects with a hook.
Ho Soon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ho Soon gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ho Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Ho Soon looking to slow down the pace here.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
Ho Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Soon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Soon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ho Soon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Soon just leaning against Bandicoot, taking a breather.
Ho Soon misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Ho Soon controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bandicoot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Soon controls the action.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Bandicoot around his waist. Bandicoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Ho Soon prevents a body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Soon backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Soon fails to land.
Ho Soon working aggressively here.
Ho Soon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho Soon walks away with a smile on his face. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Ho Soon lands a jab-cross combination.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot that snaps Bandicoot's head back.
Ho Soon misses with a wild combination.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.#T4#
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Ho Soon looks to land a combination. Bandicoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Ho Soon had a free shot at his head there.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Ho Soon tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ho Soon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Ho Soon looking to control.
Bandicoot stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Soon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bandicoot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ho Soon is trying to control the position but Bandicoot postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandicoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandicoot preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandicoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandicoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ho Soon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Bandicoot has his foot on Ho Soon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho Soon works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ho Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Bandicoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho Soon wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ho Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Ho Soon in close. #SUB2#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Soon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Ho Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho Soon throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Soon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandicoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho Soon's guard. #REVB#
Ho Soon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho Soon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bandicoot chips away with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot stays in close to Ho Soon's body and controls the position.
Ho Soon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho Soon trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Ho Soon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ho Soon misses its target.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandicoot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandicoot scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ho Soon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bandicoot working away.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot landing a few strikes.
Bandicoot working the strikes but Ho Soon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bandicoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho Soon's head. #ES#
Ho Soon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bandicoot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Ho Soon back against the cage.
Ho Soon is trying to stall. #T2#
Bandicoot lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot working aggressively here. #TD2#
Bandicoot tightens his grip and picks Ho Soon up, before dumping him to the ground. Ho Soon manages to land in guard.

Ho Soon has his feet on Bandicoot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nice defenses there by Bandicoot.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.#T3#
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Bandicoot cracks Ho Soon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chu Ho Soon.
I think Ho Soon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Bandicoot gets caught flat footed, as Kasamsun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasamsun defends it easily.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot controls Kasamsun momentarily but Kasamsun frees himself.
Kasamsun with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasamsun passes into half guard.
Kasamsun wants to free his trapped foot but Bandicoot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
Kasamsun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Bandicoot's hands, connecting with Bandicoot's forehead.
Bandicoot moves into full guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandicoot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Bandicoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun controlling from the top position.
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Kasamsun pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a triangle here. Kasamsun is fighting it but it looks tight! Bandicoot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kasamsun is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot 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: C38: Yaj vs. Marinov     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bandicoot!
Bandicoot's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! 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.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah controlling the position.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah is taking a breather. Bandicoot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
My spies in Bop HQ inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
Bandicoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandicoot is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brah uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Brah working the head with strikes.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Brah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bandicoot some visible discomfort.
Brah trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brah grinds an elbow into Bandicoot's temple.
Brah scoring with punches and elbows.
Brah misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Brah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brah scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Brah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing shots but Bandicoot is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Brah content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Bandicoot wants to control but Brah is keeping busy.
Bandicoot taking some punishment here, with Brah in his half guard.
Brah is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard but Brah has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brah swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Brah works the jab nicely.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Brah manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Brah is predictable there
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##TD2#
Brah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent Brah getting side control.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle here but Brah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Brah controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Brah off him but Brah keeps the position.
Bandicoot is not content to let Brah control the position. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandicoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bandicoot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back!
Brah is really stuck here. #SUB#
Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brah trying to control the action but Bandicoot just sinks the hooks in.
Brah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandicoot's guard. Nice work there by Brah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
And Brah tries to counter it with a takedown but Bandicoot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah prevents a body shot from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah has Bandicoot pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Brah has hold of one of Bandicoot's legs. Bandicoot is fighting the takedown attempt but Brah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brah is now in half guard.
Brah working Bandicoot over with strikes. #T1#
Brah working the head and body with strikes.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandicoot has hold of Brah's hands but Brah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brah lands strikes from half guard.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandicoot striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2##SUB2#
Brah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bandicoot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brah, into his guard. #REVR#
Bandicoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bandicoot connects with a couple of short punches.
Brah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah looking to control.
Bandicoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bandicoot with the ground and pound but Brah regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot trying to control from Brah's half guard. Brah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brah is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T4#
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah postures up in Bandicoot's guard and throws a big left but Bandicoot blocks it.
Brah trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!

Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C33: Lydon vs. Umm     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot is doing well to control the position and prevent Bastard from advancing to side control.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Bandicoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bandicoot has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bastard landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Bastard won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastard is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom.
Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastard postures up.
Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot cracks Bastard with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastard.
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard lunges at Bandicoot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandicoot's hand. #TD2#
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bastard looking to control but Bandicoot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bastard misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bastard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandicoot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bastard's best efforts.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Bastard wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Bastard mounts him!
Bastard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bandicoot can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the head.
Bastard cracks Bandicoot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard trying to control but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bastard landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Bandicoot is squirming around nicely.
Bastard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bandicoot is squirming around, avoiding Bastard's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bandicoot's face.
Bastard avoids the attempt from Bandicoot to control.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard landing punches.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard breaks from Bandicoot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is working to get back to half guard.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Bandicoot with that takedown attempt.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastard sprawls well. Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bandicoot some visible discomfort.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bastard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandicoot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bastard but great work by Bandicoot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot lands a few punches from side control.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is holding Bandicoot down, trying to stall.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastard keeps trying to improve his position.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from moving into mount.
Bastard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard looks to land a strike but Bandicoot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Bastard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bandicoot is being controlled here.
Bandicoot taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!

During a confident post fight interview, Action Bastard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Bandicoot finds it's target.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wai Ping misses the target.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Wai Ping wants to slow Bandicoot down by chopping away at his legs.
Wai Ping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Wai Ping lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wai Ping, as that shot connected.
Wai Ping throws an off balance right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping tries to land a leg kick but Bandicoot saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandicoot misses the body punch
and Wai Ping counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.#T1#
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Wai Ping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Bandicoot moved away.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wai Ping can pounce on him.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Wai Ping tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandicoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wai Ping getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Bandicoot moves out of range easily. #T3#
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wai Ping lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Wai Ping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.#ROC2#Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Wai Ping avoids it with no problem.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wai Ping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a big right hand! Oh Wai Ping is in trouble here! Bandicoot follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '.

 

Event: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Shuwen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shuwen with a body shot.
Shuwen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shuwen throws a combination that misses
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shuwen defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Donk. Shuwen catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab.
Shuwen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Shuwen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Shuwen.
Bandicoot lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Li Shuwen has been cut.
Shuwen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target. #T1#
Shuwen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shuwen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shuwen connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.#TD#
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot trying to control here.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shuwen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuwen trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Shuwen is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Shuwen is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shuwen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shuwen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shuwen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Li Shuwen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shuwen misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li Shuwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuwen ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Shuwen attempts a counter takedown but Bandicoot avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Shuwen.
Shuwen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shuwen misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Shuwen connects with the punch.
Shuwen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuwen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Shuwen was well out of range.
Shuwen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Shuwen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Shuwen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot is not content to let Shuwen control the position.#T1#
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shuwen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Bandicoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shuwen's head.#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot distracts Shuwen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shuwen's guard.
Bandicoot slips a nice elbow through Shuwen's hands, connecting with Shuwen's forehead.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple.
Shuwen gets full guard.
Bandicoot is in close to Shuwen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandicoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Bandicoot there. #SUB#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is taking a breather. Shuwen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple. #SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Shuwen is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shuwen taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard. #SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shuwen defends it well.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot winds up and cracks Shuwen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shuwen misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Shuwen.
Nice cross by Shuwen.
Shuwen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuwen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuwen lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Shuwen.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuwen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shuwen. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Shuwen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot defending well as Shuwen loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuwen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Shuwen. #T1#
Shuwen moves out of range as Bandicoot throws a body kick.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shuwen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Shuwen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Shuwen is out of range.
Shuwen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shuwen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Shuwen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shuwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Shuwen trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shuwen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shuwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandicoot passes into half guard. #T4#
Shuwen is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shuwen has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shuwen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes.
Bandicoot has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a guillotine from mount but Shuwen is in no mood to give up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Shuwen.
I think Shuwen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Li Shuwen!

Li Shuwen 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: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Dawson clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Bandicoot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Dawson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson wants to clinch
and Bandicoot counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandicoot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawson misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dawson works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Roger Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Dawson throws a body kick that misses.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Bandicoot steps into range and cracks Dawson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dawson flops backwards and Bandicoot dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson controlling the position.
Oh Dawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Bandicoot arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dawson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
During a confident post fight interview, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws a front kick aimed at Bandicoot's knee but Bandicoot avoids it well.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Perez walks into a left hand.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Perez slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Bandicoot cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Perez works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
Perez stalks Bandicoot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bandicoot's face. Bandicoot staggers backwards, shaken.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a series of strikes. Perez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot has a takedown stuffed.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
A combination from Bandicoot does no damage.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandicoot cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Perez with the inside leg kick.
Bandicoot lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Perez.
Perez lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bandicoot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a hook.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Perez scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Perez throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Perez.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perez.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches.
Bandicoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot lands a shot to the body.
Perez tries to circle away but Bandicoot has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Perez scores with a hook.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
And Bandicoot tries to counter it with a takedown but Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Perez.
Perez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandicoot.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Bandicoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez catches Bandicoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot 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.
Perez cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Perez.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandicoot.#T2#
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez thows a leg kick but Bandicoot checks it
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Perez lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez misses with a hook
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Bandicoot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bandicoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Perez works over Bandicoot's head and body with a nice combination.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
Perez scores with a one two! Bandicoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action. #BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez thuds his right hand into Bandicoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Perez
letting Bandicoot counter with a 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!
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.#T1#
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges. #T2#
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!
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perez cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Perez lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.#T3#
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Perez.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Bandicoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Perez 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.
Perez with a jab.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Perez strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez scores with a jab to the head.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Perez slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!

A very excited looking Manny Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Ezekiel 25:17     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Spartan scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spartan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan advances position into side control!
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Spartan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan advances nicely into full mount. #SU#
Spartan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Bandicoot's guard.#SU#
Spartan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Spartan misses with a body shot
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spartan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Spartan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot 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.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan 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. #T1##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Spartan to get to half guard. #SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well. #T3#
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Bandicoot won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Spartan gets a double leg takedown into Bandicoot's guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Spartan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Spartan is now in Bandicoot's guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Spartan won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Spartan wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot dives in for a single leg takedown but Spartan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
Furio Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan stands and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #T3##SU#
Spartan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spartan works his way into full mount!
Spartan content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!

Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: An offer he can't reffuse     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Crimson clinches.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Crimson manages to get underhooks.
Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bandicoot is leaning against Crimson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Crimson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson has Bandicoot pushed against the cage.
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body.
Crimson trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crimson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crimson.
Crimson throws a low kick but Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bandicoot keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
Crimson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Crimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Bandicoot.#CUT#It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Crimson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking. #T2#
Bandicoot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crimson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crimson wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking.
Crimson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Crimson's belly button to the back.
Crimson looks winded!
Crimson moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crimson pinned against the cage. Crimson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot jabs at Crimson's body.
Bandicoot with a nice cross.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot feinted with a counter takedown.
Bandicoot lunges at Crimson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crimson's hand.
Crimson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Crimson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Crimson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Bandicoot. #BC#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandicoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crimson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crimson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bandicoot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crimson's guard.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crimson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Bandicoot misses. #CL2#
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandicoot blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandicoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crimson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandicoot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Culver Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bandicoot pushes Crimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson. #TD#
Bandicoot drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Crimson defends it easily.
Crimson tries to stand but Bandicoot is controlling from the bottom.
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bandicoot has his foot on Crimson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crimson works his way back into a safe position though.
Crimson wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Crimson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bandicoot is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crimson wants to stand but Bandicoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crimson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crimson tries to stand but Bandicoot is controlling from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crimsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson with a nice calf kick.
Crimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Bandicoot pushes him off.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Crimson.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Crimson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bandicoot.
Crimson is looking to control Bandicoot's arms but Bandicoot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crimson has his back to the cage.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crimson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
As Crimson looks to move away, Bandicoot throws a big counter combo but Crimson just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Bandicoot tries to keep at a distance but Crimson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Bandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crimson is looking to control Bandicoot's arms but Bandicoot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crimson has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Crimson. #T1#
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
A right hand to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has Crimson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crimson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot is struggling to control the position.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandicoot trying to stall but Crimson improves his position.
Bandicoot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards. #T2#
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Bandicoot tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Crimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crimson's gas tank.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Crimson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crimson looking to slow down the pace here.
Bandicoot working aggressively here. #T3#
Bandicoot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Bandicoot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crimson uses from the top position.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Crimson defends easily. #SU2#
Crimson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandicoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandicoot scores with a three punch combo!
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crimson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick from Crimson.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot works Crimson's body with a nice hook.
Crimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bandicoot 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot 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: PFC 145 Grabber vs Perera     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Dikshit works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Dikshit tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dikshit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Dikshit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bandicoot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dikshit throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Dikshit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bandicoot rather than just go for the knockout.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dikshit misses with a hook
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dikshit scores with a jab.
Dikshit scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Dikshit.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit misses with a double jab
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dikshit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Dikshit jabs at Bandicoot's body.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Dikshit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
Bandicoot goes for a double leg but Dikshit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dikshit continues to drive forward.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dikshit swivels and escapes.
Dikshit throws out a counter right but Bandicoot avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anurag Dikshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot walks into a jab.#T2#
Bandicoot lands a really nice looking cross but Dikshit seems unphased.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dikshit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandicoot finds it's way round the side to connect with Dikshit's head.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandicoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dikshit misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dikshit works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Dikshit.
Dikshit cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit needs to keep his hands up - Bandicoot had a free shot at his head there.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Dikshit.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Dikshit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bandicoot counters with a one-two to the body.
Dikshit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dikshit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandicoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit lands with a cross.
Dikshit misses with a straight right.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Dikshit had a free shot at his head there.
Dikshit dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Bandicoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bandicoot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bandicoot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bandicoot looking to sit in guard and control but Dikshit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot controls Dikshit momentarily but Dikshit frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.
A nice side step and Dikshit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dikshit throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Bandicoot counters with a single leg into guard. Dikshit didn't expect that.
Dikshit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandicoot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Dikshit keeps moving.
Dikshit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikshit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikshit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot lands a couple of elbows.
Dikshit is pulling down on Bandicoot's head to control his posture.
Dikshit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Dikshit ducked under it nicely.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot blocks the body kick.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dikshit as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandicoot as he connects with a hook.
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Dikshit.#T3#
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Dikshit is out of range.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Dikshit moves away and avoids it.
Dikshit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dikshit.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dikshit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
Dikshit misses with the body kick
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Dikshit lands a high kick!
Dikshit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikshit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dikshit.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Dikshit saw that one coming.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bandicoot lands with a cross.
Dikshit moves out of range as Bandicoot throws a body kick.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Bandicoot tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Dikshit.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot with a hook.
Dikshit lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Bandicoot takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit misses the body punch
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Dikshit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandicoot with a body shot.
Dikshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dikshit misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Dikshit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with a few strikes there.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Dikshit.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Dikshit throws a head kick that Bandicoot semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikshit defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Dikshit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Dikshit avoids it easily.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bandicoot and sends Dikshit crashing to the mat! Bandicoot follows him down to the mat - Dikshit regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #T3#
Bandicoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dikshit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dikshit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Dikshit wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Dikshit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandicoot scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dikshit has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot throws a strike but Dikshit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bandicoot 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.
Dikshit controlling the position.
Bandicoot landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dikshit pulls Bandicoot in to control the position.
Let's hope that Dikshit 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.
Bandicoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dikshit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurag Dikshit!

A relieved looking Anurag Dikshit 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: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Date takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Date is predictable there
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot. #CL#
Date clinches.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Date presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Date pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Date clinches up against the cage.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bandicoot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands. #T2#
Bandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bandicoot.
Date digs a right hand into Bandicoot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandicoot's gas tank.
Bandicoot can't get the takedown.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot can't break the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Bandicoot pulls guard successfully.
Date pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Date passes into side control.
Date controls the position.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Date is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Date's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.
Date passes into half guard.
Date controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Date throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Date has managed to clinch.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date holds him up against the cage and eventually Bandicoot drops back down to his feet.
Date is pressed up against the cage. Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Date down to the mat. Date avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandicoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Date.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Date missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Date lands with a nice combination. Bandicoot backs away looking to recover.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Date.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Date punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date. #T1#
Date lands a right hand.
Date works on Bandicoot's body with a couple of short punches.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Date.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date. #T2#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date pushes Bandicoot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date digs a right hand underneath Bandicoot's ribcage. Bandicoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date lands a left hand.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Date. #T3#
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date lands a right hand.
Date lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Date.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Bandicoot is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot is trying to stall. #T4#
A short right from Date.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!

Mamoru Date decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanada throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands with a nice combination. Sanada backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada is looking to clinch.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Bandicoot digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.#T3#
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot connects with the punch.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Sanada is countered with a crisp right hand from Bandicoot that sends him to the canvas! Bandicoot follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a strong strike to the head of Sanada. That's dazed him! Bandicoot looking to finish here. Sanada is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bandicoot lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Shadow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shadow has Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Bandicoot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to take a breather but Shadow is having none of it.
Shadow is trying to stand.
Bandicoot lands strikes from half guard.
Shadow won't allow Bandicoot to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandicoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandicoot stops Shadow from getting back to his feet.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shadow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is nestled in close to Shadow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Bandicoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but Shadow defending well.
Bandicoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandicoot prevents Shadow from standing back up.
Shadow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shadow pushes Bandicoot off looking to stand but Bandicoot dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandicoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow defending well though.
Shadow is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bandicoot manages to mount him!
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Bandicoot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shadow's face.
Bandicoot lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
Bandicoot won't let Shadow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
BOOM! Bandicoot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shadow is still in real trouble! Can Bandicoot finish him?
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!
Bandicoot landing strikes from the mount and Shadow is in trouble!
Bandicoot unloading with bombs!
Bandicoot won't let Shadow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Bandicoot swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shadow is now in Bandicoot's guard. A big mistake from Bandicoot there, giving up the dominant position!
Bandicoot trying to control the position.
Bandicoot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shadow is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shadow passes into side control. #SU2#
Shadow decides to stand back up. Shadow steps back and let's Bandicoot get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Bandicoot lands a body shot.
Shadow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandicoot circles away.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shadow.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bandicoot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shadow gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Bandicoot blocks an elbow strike from Shadow.
Bandicoot lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandicoot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Bandicoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shadow can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandicoot blocks it with crossed arms.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandicoot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow. #TD#
Bandicoot gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shadow pushes Bandicoot off and gets back to his feet.
Shadow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shadow has managed to clinch.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Bandicoot blocks with his arms. #BC#
Bandicoot manages to break the clinch.
Shadow doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandicoot circles away.
Bandicoot connects with a jab.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shadow rushes Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Crush Bandicoot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Bandicoot.
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!
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Shadow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shadow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bandicoot scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow misses with a knee to the head.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Bandicoot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandicoots head.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Shadow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shadow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shadow.#CL2#
Shadow instigates a clinch.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body. #T2##TD#
Bandicoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shadow defends well.
Bandicoot 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.#SU2#
Shadow stands and steps away. Bandicoot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Shadow is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it. #CL2#
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Shadow misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Bandicoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shadow wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shadow passes into side control. #SU2#
Shadow stands up.
Bandicoot scores with a hook.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shadow wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Shadow is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses its target.
Shadow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Shadow gets a clinch.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crush Bandicoot.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandicoot, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Boxer takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Bandicoot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Boxer lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot scores with a one two! Boxer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boxer takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Bandicoot scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandicoot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Boxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick nicely.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Bandicoot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Boxer lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Crush Bandicoot has been cut.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks for a moment.
Boxer is leaning against Bandicoot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandicoot or not.
Bandicoot takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Bandicoot jumps guard. #SUB#
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Boxer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandicoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandicoot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bandicoot working some strikes from top position.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandicoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandicoot 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.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandicoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crush Bandicoot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Donk. Bandicoot catches Boxer right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Bandicoot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Bandicoot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Boxer throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Boxer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boxer. That one must have hurt.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boxer with a nice cross.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxer slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boxer with a hook.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer lands with a nice combination. Bandicoot backs away looking to recover.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boxer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Boxer defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Boxer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Boxer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crush Bandicoot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Bandicoot.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Boxer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Boxer lands with a nice body kick.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bandicoot misses the jab.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Bandicoot moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxer takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bandicoot tries to land a leg kick but Boxer saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Boxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Boxer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Boxer throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot is looking for a counter combo.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Boxer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bandicoot backs up against the cage. #T3#
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Bandicoot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Boxer.
Bandicoot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Crunch! Boxer slams his shin into Bandicoot's torso.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
Bandicoot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandicoot showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer is trying to control but Bandicoot manages to pass to mount!
Bandicoot thowing shots but they're missing.
Bandicoot scoring with strikes but Boxer is staying in there.
Boxer tries to hold on but Bandicoot pushes him away.
Bandicoot lands a couple of good shots and Boxer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Boxer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandicoot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kick Boxer.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kick Boxer!

Our winner, Kick Boxer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Anderson.
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Anderson cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bandicoot does it's job 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!
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Bandicoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Bandicoot manages to land in guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard. #REVB#
Anderson wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandicoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Anderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandicoot doesn't defend quickly enough and Anderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandicoot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Anderson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Rivers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Rivers settles back down.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Bandicoot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Bandicoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bandicoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Bandicoot connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Rivers has Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Rivers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandicoot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Rivers slips under a jab from Bandicoot.#T1#
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tom Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Bandicoot punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Bandicoot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Bandicoot thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!#TD2#
Rivers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bandicoot dives into side control. #REVR#
Bandicoot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot in side control, throwing shots but Rivers defends.
Bandicoot scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot tries to move to mount but Rivers blocks the move with his legs.
Bandicoot is putting a hurting on Rivers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivers down.
Bandicoot working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bandicoot.
Rivers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot working the ground and pound but Rivers is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot throws a good cross that connects.
Rivers swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandicoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
Rivers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Bandicoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivers did well to prevent Bandicoot getting side control.
Rivers is trying to escape back to his feet but Bandicoot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot is putting a hurting on Rivers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to advance to mount but Rivers instead regains half guard. #T3#
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Rivers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivers is holding on for now.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandicoot can't control as he wanted to and Rivers manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Bandicoot winds up and cracks Rivers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bandicoot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
BOOM! Bandicoot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bandicoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bandicoot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandicoot raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Bandicoot shoots in.
Bandicoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rivers lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot #CL#
and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land. #T1#
Rivers slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bandicoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Bandicoot cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Rivers lands.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot throws a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Bandicoot moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot ducks right into an uppercut from Rivers.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Rivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot works over Rivers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rivers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.#T4#
Bandicoot connects with a single shot there.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.#CL2#
Bandicoot has managed to clinch.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers stalling.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandicoot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Tea vs Menger     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot with a jab.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Bandicoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
White lands with a right hand.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandicoot as he connects with a hook.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
White scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
White tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses the jab.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Bandicoot catches White napping and connects with a big right hand that sends White to the canvas! #ROC#
White is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White is still in real trouble! Can Bandicoot finish him?
Bandicoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandicoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White is trying to stand. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. #SUB#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bandicoot lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a head shot. White uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES2#
White pushes Bandicoot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bandicoot throws a shot to the body.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
As Bandicoot backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Bandicoot manages to avoid it all.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Bandicoot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a nice looking combination but Bandicoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bandicoot defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandicoot misses with a left hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
White throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Bandicoot tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
And White responds with a good body kick, but Bandicoot manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
It looked like Bandicoot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. #T2#
White throws a body kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
White throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bandicoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Bandicoot lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends White sprawling to the canvas. Bandicoot follows him down, looking for the kill. Can White hang on?
Bandicoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandicoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
White wants to get back to his feet.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandicoot tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandicoot in particular looking to stall.
White is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandicoot throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Bandicoot content to control rather than advance.
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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is looking to escape.
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bandicoot wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that second round.
That's time! Bandicoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by White.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandicoot thinking.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
White throws a big counter head kick but Bandicoot avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Bandicoot throws a hook but White blocks it.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.#T1#
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Bandicoot scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandicoot lands with a nice body punch.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
A combination from White does no damage.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
White slips under a jab.
White throws out a counter right but Bandicoot avoids it with no problem.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
White dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Freddy White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
White is looking to chop away at Bandicoot's legs.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.#T4#
Bandicoot slips a straight right by White.
White slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White misses the jab.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a right hand that Bandicoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandicoot also avoids with ease.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crush Bandicoot.
Well Bandicoot 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crush Bandicoot!

During a confident post fight interview, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Freddy White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.

 

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Lee defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee moves away from the strike by Bandicoot. #T1#
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bandicoot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crush Bandicoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lee trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Bandicoot throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Lee passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lee is tapping! Great win for Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dyon.
Dyon postures up in Bandicoot's guard and throws a big left but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dyon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandicoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.
Dyon cracks Bandicoot with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Dyon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dyon trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Bandicoot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon has momentary wrist control but Bandicoot slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily. #T2#
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Dyon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bandicoot should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dyon has tightened it up now! Bandicoot 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 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juu Dyon!

 

Event: EFC Whymer vs Lampton     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Entei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bandicoot scrambles back to his feet.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Entei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntei.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Entei to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.#T1#
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Entei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Entei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandicoot blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandicoot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Entei slips a jab and a cross from Bandicoot.
Entei throws a quick counter head kick but Bandicoot was just out of range.
Bandicoot has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Entei is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Entei throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Entei cracks the inside of Bandicoot's front leg.
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!
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntei.
Entei tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Entei misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Entei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Entei misses with a few strikes there.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily. #T3#
Entei misses with a double jab
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Entei slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Bandicoot had a free shot at his head there.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Entei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot lands a head shot.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandicoot checks a leg kick. #T4#
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei slips under a jab.
Bandicoot digs a good hook to Entei's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entei looks to land a combination but Bandicoot avoids it well.
Bandicoot wants to counter with a clinch but Entei pushes him away.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entei.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Entei knows he should have avoided that one.
Entei is looking to clinch.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Entei knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Entei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Entei.#T1#
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Entei.
Bandicoot misses with a double jab.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but Entei moves out of range.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Entei defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot pushes Entei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bandicoot decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Entei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Entei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandicoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Entei.
Entei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Entei counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Entei tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei is trying to stall.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Entei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Entei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bandicoot manages to circle out of the way.
Entei takes one to the side of the head.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Entei takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Entei misses with a body kick.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Entei pushes Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei stops a takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
A short right from Entei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harry Entei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bandicoot lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Entei. #TD2#
Bandicoot gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Entei wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Entei is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Entei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
Entei is trying to escape back to his feet but Bandicoot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Entei fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Entei didn't see that one coming.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Entei misses with a double jab.
Entei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Entei didn't see that one coming.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot cracks Entei with a good jab.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Entei throws a quick counter head kick but Bandicoot was just out of range.#T1#
Bandicoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot scores with a jab. Entei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Entei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Entei throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Entei lands but Bandicoot takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Bandicoot has closed the distance and engaged Entei in a clinch.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei lands a body shot.
Entei tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot is working Entei over against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Entei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot trying to stall but Entei improves his position.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Bandicoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Entei's efforts to push away.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot - that landed with a thud.
Entei trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a one-two to the body.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Entei moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Entei moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Entei scores with a spinning back kick!
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Entei is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
Entei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Entei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.#T4#
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Bandicoot 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!
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Entei wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entei moves forwards but Bandicoot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Entei misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Entei avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandicoot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

After winning the bout, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Minasian vs Matusov     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Bosque at a distance.
Bandicoot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Bandicoot checks it.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Del Bosque moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Bosque tries to move into range but Bandicoot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Bosque tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Bosque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.#T1#
Del Bosque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Bandicoot checks it.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Bosque throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Del Bosque is rocked!
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Del Bosque moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandicoot finish him?
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Del Bosque out cold! Del Bosque corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EFC Sionis vs Vale     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandicoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
letting River counter with a right hand.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Bandicoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River wants to stand and escape but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bandicoot stops River from standing up.
Bandicoot trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw.
River is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
River avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandicoot.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Bandicoot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.#T2#
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot with a nice cross.
Bandicoot throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Bandicoot stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #TD2#
Bandicoot jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling the position.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River wants to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandicoot's guard. Nice move by River!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
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!
River slips a jab from Bandicoot.#T2#
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandicoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandicoot scores with a four punch combination!
Bandicoot slips a jab from River.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses with an uppercut.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
River lands a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandicoot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from River.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
River taking a breather.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
River blocks a body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
River ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
River clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bandicoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Bandicoot digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandicoot works the jab nicely.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the head.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandicoot back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but River gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but River moves away
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandicoot.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Donk. Bandicoot catches River right on the button with a cross.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandicoot shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River swinging wildly here.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from River.#T4#
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from River.
Bandicoot swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Bandicoot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandicoot's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandicoot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi - End Prequel     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Bandicoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Chief Cheyenne has been cut.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheyenne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cheyenne misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bandicoot takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Bandicoot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bandicoot pushes Cheyenne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot. #TD#
Cheyenne successfully pulls guard.
Bandicoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cheyenne's head.#SUB#
Cheyenne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bandicoot uses it to pass to side control.
Cheyenne prevents Bandicoot from moving into mount.
Bandicoot working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheyenne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandicoot working Cheyenne over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheyenne taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard. #SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Cheyenne tries to roll over but Bandicoot keeps him under control.
Bandicoot slips a nice elbow through Cheyenne's hands, connecting with Cheyenne's forehead.
Cheyenne has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Cheyenne is rocked!
Bandicoot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh Cheyenne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Cheyenne seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Ground and pound from Bandicoot. #SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cheyenne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheyenne is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Chief Cheyenne's cut is getting worse.#T3##SUB#
Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot controlling the action here.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Cheyenne gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Cheyenne has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cheyenne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bandicoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cheyenne has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandicoot is working Cheyenne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cheyenne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bandicoot has passed into half guard!
Bandicoot is taking a breather. Cheyenne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bandicoot working Cheyenne over with strikes.
Bandicoot lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot is trying to control. Cheyenne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandicoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheyenne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bandicoot is nestled in close to Cheyenne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheyenne is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Cheyenne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandicoot. That snapped Cheyenne's head back. #CUT2#
Chief Cheyenne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A swing and a miss from Cheyenne.
Bandicoot cracks Cheyenne with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cheyenne tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bandicoot pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cheyenne is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SyFi - The Prequel     
Date:   Dec 16, 2018
#R1#
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandicoot lands with an uppercut that bounces Parks off the cage and back into range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parks eats them both and turns towards Bandicoot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
We've been told by Parks's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Parks is predictable there
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Parks is rocked!
Bandicoot cracks Parks with a hook to the temple - Parks is on wobbly legs here! Bandicoot swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Parks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bandicoot wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi 130     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
Bandicoot thuds his right hand into Jainar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Ramazan Jainar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jainar throws a shot to the body.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jainar connects with a looping right hand.
Jainar blocks a jab.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jainar blocks a head kick by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Jainar is rocked!
Bandicoot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Bandicoot drops Jainar with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jainar! Bandicoot dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WeInSyd 35     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuragomidova moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Nuragomidova throws a combination that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Nuragomidova darts in and clinches Bandicoot up against the cage.
Bandicoot pushes Nuragomidova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards. #ROC#
Nuragomidova is rocked!
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Nuragomidova.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandicoot finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage, preventing Nuragomidova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nuragomidova or not.
Bandicoot lands a big right hand that drops Nuragomidova! The killer instinct kicks in and Bandicoot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WeInSyd 29     
Date:   Sep 12, 2018
#R1#
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but Crocker gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
Crocker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bandicoot.
Crocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
We've been hearing reports that Crocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crocker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crocker connects with a looping right hand.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crocker avoids it really well and circles away.
Crocker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bandicoot misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Crocker counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Bandicoot jumps guard and drags Crocker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crocker trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard. #T1#
Crocker stopping the sweep attempt from Bandicoot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocker wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crocker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bandicoot throwing strikes from guard but Crocker blocks nicely.
Crocker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Crocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crocker has Bandicoot pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Bandicoot content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Crocker has locked up a guillotine! Crocker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bandicoot is holding on here and Crocker must be using up a lot of energy. Bandicoot has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Crocker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Crocker!
Barry Crocker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WeInSyd 25     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Kwan gets caught flat footed, as Bandicoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kwan looking to control.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandicoot cracks Kwan with a solid left hand.
Bandicoot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot forces his way into half guard.
Kwan tries to roll over but Bandicoot keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandicoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Kwan has been cut.
Kwan's coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth 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 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. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Kwan's temple. #CUT2#
Ray Kwan's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kwan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandicoot on the ground.
Kwan wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot works his way into full mount!
Bandicoot with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Ray Kwan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bandicoot lands a big shot there that rocks Kwan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Kwan is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Ray Kwan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Crush Bandicoot!
During a confident post fight interview, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Yourname tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yourname takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Yourname tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yourname misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yourname digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yourname wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Yourname tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourname misses with some punches.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yournames head.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yourname working aggressively here.
Brown prevents a body shot from Yourname. #TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Yourname pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yourname can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown trying to strike off his back.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Yourname from controlling successfully.
Brown is striking but Yourname is not phased and passes to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yourname blocks the strikes from Brown.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Brown punching from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yourname is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yourname just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.
Yourname misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Yourname tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Already Yourname is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown pushes Yourname back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yourname tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yourname misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Brown pushes Yourname up against the cage in a clinch.
Yourname swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown blocking some punches. #TD#
Brown manages to pull guard.
Yourname wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yourname stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yourname!
Yourname trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4##ES#
Brown throws Yourname to one side and escapes!
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!
Brown avoids the body shot from Yourname. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries for a takedown but Yourname sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Yourname tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yourname backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Yourname tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yourname throws a head punch that misses.
Yourname misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Yourname breaks the clinch.
Yourname fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yourname tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yourname tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yourname backwards.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yourname throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Yourname.
A short left from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yourname swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown just leaning against Yourname, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Brown. #T1#
Brown avoiding damage.
Yourname makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yourname tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Yourname back against the cage. #TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Yourname from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Yourname trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yourname on the ground.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yourname passes into side control. #T2##ES#
Brown throws Yourname to one side and escapes!#CL#
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown gets through Yourname's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yourname backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Brown pulls guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Yourname throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Yourname decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get! #CL#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Yourname.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Yourname has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Yourname doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Brown.
Yourname throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Brown jumps guard and drags Yourname to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Brown wriggles free and stands up.
Yourname is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Yourname tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Yourname can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yourname can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zac Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Brown. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Yourname throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Yourname.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yourname throws a head punch that misses.
Yourname's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yourname fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yourname tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yourname throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown prevents a body shot from Yourname.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Brown has Yourname up against the cage in a clinch.
Yourname misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yourname backwards.
Yourname tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Yourname tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Yourname.
Yourname tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Yourname misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourname scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yournames head.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Yourname escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown fails with the takedown.#T1##CL#
Brown clinches up with Yourname and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Yourname.
A frustrated look appears on Yourname's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yourname tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Yourname back against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yourname backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yourname.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch. #CL#
Brown clinches.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yourname tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Yourname decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get! #T2#
Yourname tries to clinch there but Brown circles away. #CL#
Brown has Yourname up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yourname's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yourname working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land.
Yourname throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yourname misses with the head strike.
Yourname lands with a short shot to the head.
Already Yourname has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Yourname tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yourname being controlled against the cage.
Yourname's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Yourname throws a head punch that misses.
Yourname misses with a body punch.
Yourname misses with a punch to the body.
Yourname tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yourname lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yourname can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Yourname leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yourname up against the cage.
Zac Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Yourname swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yourname. #T4#
Yourname working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Yourname fails to land.
Yourname misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
Yourname throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yourname misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Yourname.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Yourname fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Brown!

 

 
 
 
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