Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 246
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Bara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Bara moves into range and clinches up with Roberson.
Roberson scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Roberson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roberson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bara.
Bara tries to pull guard but Roberson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bara drops back down to his feet.
Roberson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bara jumps guard but Roberson stands there with Bara around his waist. Bara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberson misses with a body punch.
Roberson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Roberson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson misses with the head strike.
Bara fails to pull guard.
Cash Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riziki Bara.
Roberson lands with a right to the head.
Bara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bara.
Roberson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roberson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roberson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roberson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bara can turn it around.
Bara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberson smiles and moves away. #KD#
Roberson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bara sprawling to the canvas! Bara rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberson finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Riziki Bara has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cash Roberson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bara goes for a double leg but Roberson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberson continues to drive forward.
Roberson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roberson Throws a clean left jab. Roberson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bara's chin! Bara crumbles to the ground and Roberson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Roberson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cash Roberson!
Cash Roberson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Bara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ford's guard.
Bara passes into half guard.
Ford is controlling Bara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bara passes into side control.
Ford wants to control but Bara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Bara tries to pass to full mount but Ford defends it. #T1#
Ford is looking to get back to full guard here but Bara has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ford looking for a sweep but Bara has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bara moves to the back. #SUB#
Bara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ford has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ford looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bara. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Ford's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ford trying to control the hands but Bara breaks the grip.
Bara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ford tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Ford showing good submission defense here.
Ford trying to control the action but Bara just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Bara is working for a rear naked choke. Ford is not defending it well and Bara has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ford refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ford's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riziki Bara!
A relieved looking Riziki Bara 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: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turngemaxt lands with a nice combination. Bara backs away looking to recover.
Bara is looking to clinch.
Bara shoots for a takedown but Turngemaxt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turngemaxt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.
Bara shoots in for a takedown but Turngemaxt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turngemaxt scores with a sloppy right hand. Bara should have avoided that one.
Bara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Turngemaxt misses the target.
Turngemaxt connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turngemaxt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turngemaxt.
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!
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt throws a big shot that misses.
Turngemaxt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turngemaxt misses with a few strikes there.
Bara slips a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turngemaxt defends it well.#T1#
Bara is looking to clinch but Turngemaxt is avoiding it.
Turngemaxt cracks a nice hook into Bara's ribs.
Turngemaxt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bara avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Turngemaxt gets caught napping as Bara dives in and scores a takedown. Turngemaxt manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for a guillotine here but Bara defends easily.
Bara pushes down on Turngemaxt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping busy. #T2#
Bara moves nicely into side control.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to half guard.
Bara trying to control the position but Turngemaxt is working away.
Turngemaxt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turngemaxt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turngemaxt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Bara defends it easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.
Turngemaxt keeping full guard, as Bara tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for subs off his back but Bara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turngemaxt wants to improve his position but Bara is controlling well.
Turngemaxt gets back to full guard.
Bara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turngemaxt's guard.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara prevents Turngemaxt from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that round.
That's time! Turngemaxt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bara closes the distance and clinches.
Bara is looking to control Turngemaxt's arms but Turngemaxt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bara has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Turngemaxt has been working on his balance at Gym To Nica, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bara.
Bara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turngemaxt to keep the fight standing.
Turngemaxt working aggressively here.
Turngemaxt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bara prevents a body shot from Turngemaxt.
Bara takes an elbow to the temple.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turngemaxt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bara's brow. #TD2#
Bara jumps into guard, dragging Turngemaxt to the mat. #SUB2#
Bara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turngemaxt trying to control the action but Bara is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bara is staying active underneath Turngemaxt, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Turngemaxt trying to mount his opponent but Bara defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bara sees it coming and defends easily.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the action in half guard but Bara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bara's thigh. Bara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Turngemaxt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bara is defending against the submission attempts here by Turngemaxt. #SUB2#
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt throwing shots but Bara is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bara won't allow Turngemaxt to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Turngemaxt trying to control from half guard but Bara is working away. #SUB2#
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turngemaxt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bara defending well though.
Turngemaxt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bara can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bara defends it well.
Turngemaxt trying to pass the guard but Bara defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt 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.#R3#
Turngemaxt looks to land a left hand but Bara moved out of range nicely.
Bara with the counter takedown but Turngemaxt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bara gets a clinch.
Bara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turngemaxt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bara blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Bara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turngemaxt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turngemaxt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turngemaxt is trying to maintain a safe position but Bara gets an underhook and turns Turngemaxt into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bara controls his hands.
Bara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turngemaxt effectively controlling the action here.
Bara dodges an elbow strike from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt won't allow it. #T1#
Turngemaxt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baras head.
Turngemaxt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bara.
Turngemaxt lands a left hand.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt holds him up against the cage and eventually Bara drops back down to his feet.
Furdas Turngemaxt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riziki Bara.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turngemaxt is keeping busy.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Turngemaxt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
Bara seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bara pulls Turngemaxt into guard.
Turngemaxt looking to pass the guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turngemaxt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turngemaxt. #SUB2#
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt wants to pass the guard but Bara is defending well.
Riziki Bara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turngemaxt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turngemaxt is pressing down on Bara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bara is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turngemaxt tries to control but Bara wriggling away.
Bara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4##SUB#
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar but Bara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bara.
Turngemaxt wants to sweep here but Bara controlling him for the moment.
Bara looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bara defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Furdas Turngemaxt clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Turngemaxt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bara slips under a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt throws a looping overhand right but Bara ducks down to avoid it.
Bara tries to clinch up.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.#CL2#
Bara moves into the clinch.
Turngemaxt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Bara drags the fight down to the ground.
Turngemaxt advances to half guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turngemaxt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Turngemaxt tries to pass to full mount but Bara defends it. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is working for a kimura but Bara is defending it quite comfortably.
Turngemaxt moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is trying to get an arm triangle but Bara is defending well.
Bara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turngemaxt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turngemaxt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turngemaxt's guard! Nice work there by Bara!
Bara tries to free his leg and advance position but Turngemaxt is retaining full guard.
Bara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turngemaxt is trying to keep Bara in close. #T3#
Bara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is having none of it.
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt is working hard here to advance position.
Turngemaxt is squirming around, avoiding Bara's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Bara is looking to work his way around to Turngemaxt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turngemaxt is trying to escape the mount but Bara keeps good control and instead manages to take Turngemaxt's back. #SUB2#
Bara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turngemaxt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bara is hanging on to Turngemaxt's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turngemaxt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turngemaxt is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Riziki Bara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turngemaxt misses with an uppercut.
Bara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turngemaxt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turngemaxt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turngemaxt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bara walks into a straight right hand from Turngemaxt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Turngemaxt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turngemaxt passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turngemaxt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bara to take his back!#T1##SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bara for a finish.
Turngemaxt doesn't have the hooks in and Bara manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle here but Bara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turngemaxt's legs.
Turngemaxt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turngemaxt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bara off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Turngemaxt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bara has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
Turngemaxt is trying to stick to Bara's back but Bara is turning into Turngemaxt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turngemaxt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bara.
Bara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bara slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara is looking to advance position but Turngemaxt won't allow it.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg. #T3#
Turngemaxt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bara passes into side control.
Turngemaxt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg. #T4#
Bara trying to pass the guard but Turngemaxt defending well.
Bara is looking to take a break and control but Turngemaxt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furdas Turngemaxt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turngemaxt is just riding it out for now. Bara eventually gives up the hold.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furdas Turngemaxt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turngemaxt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furdas Turngemaxt!
Furdas Turngemaxt retains his welterweight title!
Furdas Turngemaxt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bara pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Amir is posturing up here but Bara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Amir tries to roll out but it's too tight and Amir has to tap! Slick submission there by Bara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!
Our winner, Riziki Bara, 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: ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bara has Chaude up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaude is trying to force a seperation but Bara has the dominant position.
Chaude wants to get back to striking at distance but Bara won't allow it.
Chaude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bara has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Bara drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chaude must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Bara working for a triangle but Chaude defends it easily. #SUB#
Bara pushes a forearm under Chaude's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chaude is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!
After winning the bout, Riziki Bara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 113
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Malaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bara is standing up over Malaki. Malaki looks to escape but Bara dives into side control. #REVB#
Malaki is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malaki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Malaki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T1##SUB#
Bara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Malaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Malaki for a finish.
Malaki is trying to get back to his feet but Bara has full control of the position and if anything, Malaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Bara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Malaki is in real trouble here. Bara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Malaki is tapping out! Bara wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riziki Bara!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Malaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaki. That's going to slow Bara down.
Malaki scores with a hook.
Malaki takes a swing at Bara's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Malaki moves into the clinch.
Bara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malaki is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malaki digs a right hand underneath Bara's ribcage. Bara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malaki leaning against his opponent.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Malaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malaki.
A right hand to the body from Malaki.
Malaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Malaki lands a body shot.
Bara is trying to maintain a safe position but Malaki gets an underhook and turns Bara into the cage.
Malaki stalling.
Malaki is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Malaki.
Malaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki works on Bara's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malaki.
Malaki is working Bara over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baras head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malaki.
Malaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bara looks winded!
Malaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
A short uppercut from Malaki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malaki gets through Bara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Malaki scores with a shot to the side of Bara's head.
Malaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malaki. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malaki lands a shot to the body.
Malaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Malaki - that landed with a thud.
Malaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Malaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malaki lands a body shot.
Malaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Malaki.
Bara takes a shot to the head. #T4#
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!
Malaki presses Bara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Malaki manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Malaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Malaki.
Malaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bara backwards.
Malaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki.
Malaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Malaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isai Malaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Malaki sends Bara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malaki is motioning to the referee to let Bara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Riziki Bara has been cut.
Malaki drops Bara with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bara! Malaki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isai Malaki!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Novak throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bara sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bara is looking for a sweep. Novak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Novak winds up and cracks Bara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Novak rolls with it to try and escape but Bara cranks on the arm and Novak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!

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