Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Barksdale X has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale X.
A right handed body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paprikas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barksdale X pushes Paprikas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barksdale X is leaning against Paprikas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paprikas looks winded!
Barksdale X lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Barksdale X instigates a clinch.
Barksdale X presses Paprikas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Barksdale X instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Barksdale X as the two fighters clinch.
Barksdale X works on Paprikas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Barksdale X moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.#TD#
Barksdale X lands a takedown into guard.
Barksdale X advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barksdale X is working for a kimura but Paprikas is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barksdale X is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paprikas defends it well. #SUB#
Barksdale X is working for a kimura but Paprikas is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barksdale X is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paprikas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Barksdale X is working for a kimura but Paprikas is defending it quite comfortably.
Barksdale X works his way into side control. #SUB#
Barksdale X is trying to get an arm triangle but Paprikas is defending well. #SUB#
Barksdale X is trying to get an arm triangle but Paprikas is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Barksdale X wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paprikas, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barksdale X tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barksdale X has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Barksdale X is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paprikas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barksdale X goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paprikas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barksdale X but great work by Paprikas.
Barksdale X regains half guard.#T4#
Barksdale X gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barksdale X escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paprikas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barksdale X is pulling down on Paprikas's head. It's preventing any offense from Paprikas, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Barksdale X is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barksdale X seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paprikas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barksdale X. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barksdale X is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barksdale X is pulling down on Paprikas's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale X 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##CL#
Barksdale X clinches up against the cage.
Barksdale X presses Paprikas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Barksdale X.
A short body shot lands from Barksdale X as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch. #CL#
Barksdale X darts in and clinches Paprikas up against the cage.
Barksdale X presses Paprikas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Barksdale X turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Paprikas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Paprikas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barksdale X.
Paprikas is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paprikas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barksdale X's arms. #T1##SUB#
Paprikas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barksdale X gets his way! #SUB#
Paprikas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Barksdale X patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Barksdale X looking to break Paprikas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paprikas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barksdale X will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Barksdale X looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Barksdale X looking to break Paprikas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paprikas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barksdale X will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Barksdale X is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paprikas can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Barksdale X is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paprikas is defending well though. Barksdale X let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Paprikas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Barksdale X working for a choke but Paprikas is defending well. #SUB#
Barksdale X tightening his grip on Paprikas, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Barksdale X is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Paprikas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Barksdale X is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Paprikas with him. Paprikas is trying to defend but Barksdale X has an arm under the chin now! Paprikas grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale X!
Avon Barksdale X 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: Dec 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rahimov clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Rahimov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Rahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Paprikas.
A little jabbing left from Paprikas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Paprikas clinches. #BC#
Rahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahimov misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rahimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahimov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Paprikas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Paprikas.
Paprikas lands a head kick. Rahimov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Paprikas misses.#T1##CL#
Rahimov gets a clinch.
Rahimov has Paprikas pressed against the cage, preventing Paprikas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paprikas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas throws a fast counter high kick but Rahimov manages to duck under it in time.
Paprikas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahimov momentarily.
Rahimov misses with a head kick.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahimov somewhat.#T2#
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paprikas.
Paprikas 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.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprikas scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Rahimov clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Paprikas misses with a punch to the body.
Rahimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Paprikas won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paprikas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Paprikas stalling the fight.
Paprikas is trying to break free.
Paprikas tries to break the clinch but Rahimov is controlling the position.
Rahimov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Rahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Paprikas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rahimov darts in and clinches Paprikas up against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rahimov has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahimov controls his hands. #BC#
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Rahimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paprikas's half guard.

Paprikas kicks Rahimov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahimov throws a lazy head kick
and Rahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Rahimov has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas lands a nice uppercut.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Rahimov has him pinned against the cage.
Paprikas misses with the head strike.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Rahimov has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Rahimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahimov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paprikas avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahimov fails with the takedown
and Paprikas counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Paprikas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rahimov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Paprikas wants to clinch but Legend slips to the side#TD2#
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paprikas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legend has cracked it and Paprikas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legend!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Cammareri has managed to clinch.
Paprikas misses with a knee to the head.
Paprikas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cammareri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cammareri gets a clinch.
Cammareri jumps guard but Paprikas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Paprikas rushes Cammareri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cammareri breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas tries to clinch up but Cammareri circles away and keeps his distance.
Cammareri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Cammareri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Cammareri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Paprikas throws Cammareri to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cammareri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paprikas on his heels. He'll look to pass Paprikas's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Cammareri is looking to work some ground and pound but Paprikas has wrist control.
Cammareri 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.
It looks like Cammareri might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cammareri tries to free his leg and advance position but Paprikas is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cammareri 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.
Cammareri stands and throws Paprikas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paprikas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paprikas wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cammareri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Cammareri is looking for a kimura here.
Cammareri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Paprikas wants to improve his position but Cammareri is controlling well.
Cammareri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cammareri is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Cammareri decides to stand up.
Marino Cammareri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cammareri misses with a body kick.
Paprikas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cammareri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cammareri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paprikas to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Cammareri rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Cammareri breaks the clinch.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
Paprikas is breathing heavily.
Paprikas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cammareri manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cammareri clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marino Cammareri will probably get the nod.
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#
Cammareri dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cammareri misses with a head kick.
Cammareri misses with a double jab.
Cammareri misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cammareri throws a sloppy head kick
and Paprikas counters with a left and a right that stings Cammareri.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paprikas throws a good cross that connects.
Paprikas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Paprikas scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Cammareri has managed to clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cammareri drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Cammareri closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Cammareri moves out of range.
Cammareri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paprikas on the side of the head.
Paprikas scores with a hook to the body. Cammareri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cammareri moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Cammareri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cammareri scores with a nice head shot.
Paprikas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cammareri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cammareri closes the distance and clinches.
Cammareri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paprikas up against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Cammareri moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cammareri tries to break the clinch but Paprikas is controlling the position.
Cammareri tries to pull guard but Paprikas won't allow it.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marino Cammareri.#BC2#
Cammareri breaks the clinch.
Cammareri throws a sloppy head kick and Paprikas moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Cammareri drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Cammareri tries to pull guard but Paprikas holds him up against the cage and eventually Cammareri drops back down to his feet.
Cammareri tries to score a body lock takedown but Paprikas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cammareri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paprikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cammareri backwards. #T3#
Cammareri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paprikas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Cammareri.
Cammareri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paprikas feints a jab promting Cammareri to slip. Paprikas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cammareri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cammareri throws a right and a left that Paprikas avoids nicely.
It looked like Paprikas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Cammareri gets a clinch.
Paprikas with a knee to the head. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas scores with a jab.#CL2#
Cammareri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paprikas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Cammareri throws a sloppy head kick and Paprikas moves out of range easily. #CL#
Paprikas closes the distance and pushes Cammareri back into the cage.
Cammareri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cammareri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paprikas is stalling here. #TD2#
Cammareri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cammareri manages to end up in side control.
Cammareri wants to control but Paprikas is keeping him busy.
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 Janos Paprikas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Paprikas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Cammareri does no damage.
Cammareri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPaprikas.#CL2#
Cammareri has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cammareri. #TD2#
Cammareri jumps guard.
Cammareri looking for a sweep. Not yet Cammareri, not yet.
Paprikas throwing strikes but missing.
Paprikas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paprikas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paprikas wants to control from the top but Cammareri keeps moving.
Cammareri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paprikas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cammareri works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Cammareri pushes Paprikas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cammareri swings widly with a right hand
and Paprikas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cammareri fails with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cammareri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paprikas.#CL2#
Cammareri closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Paprikas has Cammareri up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Cammareri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cammareri misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cammareri moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cammareri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marino Cammareri.
Paprikas moves in looking to clinch but Cammareri pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Cammareri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cammareri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Paprikas has managed to clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cammareri dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Paprikas thuds a left hand into Cammareri's body.#CL#
Paprikas clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Paprikas.
As Paprikas backs off Cammareri throws a huge counter combo but Paprikas manages to avoid it all.
Paprikas throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Cammareri has managed to clinch.
Paprikas scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cammareri clinches up against the cage.
Cammareri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Paprikas keeps control of Cammareri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paprikas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cammareri's efforts to push away.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas throws a nice looking combination but Cammareri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Paprikas as Cammareri shoots in.
Cammareri throws a lazy head kick
and Paprikas counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cammareri feints and as Paprikas raises his hands in defense, Cammareri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Paprikas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cammareri forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paprikas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Chidios moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Chidios is stalling here. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Paprikas cracks Chidios with an open hand slap.
Chidios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chidios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chidios throws a big counter combination but Paprikas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Chidios takes the fight into the clinch.
Chidios tries a knee to the head but Paprikas blocks it.
Paprikas working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Chidios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chidios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paprikas counters with a series of strikes. Chidios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chidios tries to move into range but Paprikas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Chidios moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Chidios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Chidios. Chidios maintains the clinch.
Chidios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paprikas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Chidios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chidios has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Chidios landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chidios.
Paprikas wants to counter the offense by Chidios and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Chidios rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chidios unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chidios tries for a takedown but Paprikas manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Chidios has him pressed against the cage.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch but Chidios keeps him there for the moment.
Chidios slows down the pace here.
Chidios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chidios avoiding damage.
Chidios connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Chidios breaks from the clinch.
Chidios tries for a takedown but Paprikas circles away easily
and Paprikas counters with a nice uppercut.
Chidios is breathing heavily.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Paprikas wants to clinch up but Chidios keeps it at a distance.
Paprikas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChidios.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Chidios moves out of range.
A punch combination from Paprikas misses.
Chidios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paprikas.
Paprikas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chidios eats them both and turns towards Paprikas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paprikas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chidios defending well as Paprikas loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Chidios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Chidios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chidios lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Chidios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas cracks Chidios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paprikas scores with a three punch combo!
Chidios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chidios shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paprikas throws out a counter right but Chidios avoids it with no problem.
Paprikas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janos Paprikas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Paprikas.
Chidios shoots in looking for a takedown. Paprikas tries to sprawl out of it but Chidios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paprikas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Chidios clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chidios misses with a knee strike.
Paprikas tries to break free but Chidios pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Paprikas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coach Chidios has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Chidios breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Chidios is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paprikas.
Paprikas takes a swing at Chidios's ribcage but misses.
Coach Chidios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Chidios with that takedown attempt.
Chidios shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Chidios gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Chidios manages to break the clinch.
Chidios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paprikas defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Paprikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chidios is just out of range.
Paprikas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chidios momentarily.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Chidios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paprikas with a nice cross.#CL#
Paprikas tries to keep at a distance but Chidios has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Paprikas is trying to push Chidios away but Chidios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Chidios.
Paprikas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chidios missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Chidios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paprikas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paprikas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chidios blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Chidios breaks from the clinch.
Chidios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Chidios clinches up against the cage.
Paprikas working aggressively here.
Paprikas is trying to push Chidios away but Chidios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch but Chidios keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Paprikas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chidios throws a nice outside leg kick.
Janos Paprikas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paprikas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chidios tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paprikas manages to circle out of the way.
Chidios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Chidios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Chidios won't allow it.
Chidios gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chidios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chidios shoots in and drives through. Paprikas sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Paprikas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Paprikas has Chidios up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Coach Chidios will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Paprikas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paprikas misses with a head kick. #CL#
Chidios clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chidios pulls Paprikas into guard.
Paprikas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paprikas looking to sit in guard and control but Chidios gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paprikas wants to stand and escape but Chidios is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chidios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paprikas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chidios.
Chidios throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Chidios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chidios wants to control from the top but Paprikas keeps moving.
Chidios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paprikas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paprikas looking for a sweep. Not yet Paprikas, not yet.
Chidios's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Chidios stands up from Paprikas's guard - Chidios perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chidios connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chidios ducks under a wild hook from Paprikas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chidios.
Chidios avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chidios.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown but Paprikas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chidios shoots for a takedown but Paprikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chidios fails with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas throws out a counter right but Chidios avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Chidios clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Chidios clinches.
Paprikas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a body punch but Chidios moves out of range.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chidios. That's going to slow Paprikas down.
Chidios shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Chidios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Paprikas doesn't manage to clinch there - Chidios circles away.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chidios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paprikas.
Chidios shoots in looking for a takedown. Paprikas tries to sprawl out of it but Chidios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paprikas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chidios.
Paprikas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paprikas looks to land a combination but Chidios avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Chidios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chidios 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Chidios!

Event: ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson throws a body punch but Paprikas moves out of range.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paprikas throws a fast counter high kick but Simpson manages to duck under it in time.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paprikas counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Paprikas to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paprikas throws out the jab.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Paprikas seems unphased.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paprikas moves out of range of the body 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Paprikas's head back.
Paprikas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paprikas connects with a jab.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson lands a jab to Paprikas's midsection.#T1#
Paprikas looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson pushes Paprikas away with a front kick.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paprikas avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson.#T2#
Simpson misses with the combination.
That kick from Simpson tenderised Paprikas's leg. Paprikas is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Paprikas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Paprikas didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson lands a jab.#ROC#Paprikas is rocked!
Paprikas backs away from a small jab... but Simpson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Paprikas crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Simpson with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Asher Simpson!
A very excited looking Asher Simpson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 220
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Gill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paprikas.
Paprikas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Gill.
A low kick lands for Gill.
Paprikas throws a leg kick
and Gill counters with a leg kick.
Gill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paprikas takes a step back to recover.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gill counters with a leg kick.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Gill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Gill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paprikas tries to break the clinch but Gill is controlling the position.
Gill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gill. #T1#
Gill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards. #ROC#Paprikas is rocked!
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Gill won't allow it.
Paprikas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gill finish him?
Gill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gill lands a big right hand that drops Paprikas! The killer instinct kicks in and Gill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Gill!
Blue Gill spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Paprikas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Germano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Germano passes into half guard.
Germano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Germano decides to stand and escape the position.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
Germano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Germano drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Germano has Paprikas pushed against the cage.#TD#
Germano pulls guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paprikas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paprikas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paprikas wants to stand and escape but instead Germano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Germano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano slips nicely into half guard.
Paprikas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Germano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paprikas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Germano manages to move to mount!
Germano controlling from mount. #T3##SUB#
Germano looking to secure an arm triangle but Paprikas defends it well.
Germano controlling the pace for now.
Germano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Germano'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.#T4#
Germano with the ground and pound from mount.
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Paprikas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano is landing with some decent strikes but Paprikas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Germano controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Germano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paprikas punishes Germano's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Germano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paprikas's guard.
Germano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diego Germano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paprikas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano stands and throws Paprikas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Germano lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Germano advances to full mount.
Germano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Paprikas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Germano locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Paprikas is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Germano!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Lockdown stalls.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paprikas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Lockdown clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lockdown. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Paprikas misses.#CL2#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Paprikas is trying to push Lockdown away but Lockdown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lockdown tries for a takedown but Paprikas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paprikas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockdown.
Lockdown avoids the body shot from Paprikas.
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Adam Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paprikas scores with a head kick. Lockdown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lockdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Lockdown won't allow it.
Lockdown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paprikas is defending well.
Paprikas tries to break free but Lockdown pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lockdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lockdown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lockdown looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockdown.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lockdown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paprikas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockdown is pushing Paprikas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lockdown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Lockdown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
Lockdown avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paprikas is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockdown gets an underhook and turns Paprikas into the cage.
Paprikas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch but Lockdown keeps him there for the moment.
Lockdown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paprikas stops a takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Lockdown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paprikas connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockdown.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lockdown fails to pull guard.
Paprikas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lockdown blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lockdown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lockdown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage. #T1#
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paprikas misses with the head strike.
Lockdown looking to slow down the pace here.
Lockdown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paprikas's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paprikas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paprikas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Paprikas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lockdown eats them both and turns towards Paprikas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Lockdown moves into the clinch.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lockdown controls his hands.
Lockdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paprikas fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lockdown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lockdown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lockdown avoiding damage as Paprikas throws knees to the body. #T3#
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown jumps guard but Paprikas stands there with Lockdown around his waist. Lockdown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lockdown digs a right hand into Paprikas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paprikas's gas tank.
Lockdown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paprikas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockdown is trying to pull guard but Paprikas has him pressed against the cage.
Lockdown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paprikas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paprikas as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Lockdown rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockdown dodges an elbow strike from Paprikas.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Lockdown to work.
Paprikas wants to break free but Lockdown has control.
Paprikas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lockdown is working for takedown but Paprikas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockdown wants a takedown.
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paprikas smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Janos Paprikas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Lockdown pushes Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Lockdown misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lockdown has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch. #T1#
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Paprikas blocking some punches. #BC2#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Lockdown shoots for a takedown but Paprikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lockdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Lockdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paprikas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lockdown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paprikas's waist but Paprikas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lockdown off to one side.
Paprikas connects with an inside leg kick.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockdown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paprikas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paprikas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lockdown is out of range and Paprikas settles back down.
Janos Paprikas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam Lockdown has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Lockdown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paprikas uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas works over Lockdown with some ground and pound from guard.
Paprikas lands a couple of digs.
Paprikas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Paprikas is working Lockdown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paprikas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Paprikas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paprikas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Lockdown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paprikas with a nice head shot there.
Paprikas advances to half guard.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
Lockdown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paprikas on the ground.
Paprikas not doing much here.
Paprikas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Paprikas lands strikes from half guard.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paprikas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lockdown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paprikas is working away from the top position though.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paprikas stalling.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paprikas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lockdown checks a low kick from Paprikas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paprikas 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Chan walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Paprikas just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Paprikas back into the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paprikas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Chan taking a breather.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Paprikas taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chan throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Paprikas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Paprikas. #BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Paprikas forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3##CL2#
Chan moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Paprikas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.
Paprikas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan slips under a jab.#T4##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Janos Paprikas has been cut.
Chan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chan has Paprikas pressed against the cage.
Paprikas working aggressively here. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Chan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan lands a head kick!
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paprikas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Paprikas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Paprikas moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Paprikas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Paprikas.#CL#
Chan gets tackled into the cage by Paprikas. Paprikas maintains the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Paprikas misses the target.
Paprikas backing away here, and Chan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Paprikas. #T2##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paprikas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan'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.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chan lands a good knee to the midsection. Paprikas won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a leg kick.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chan clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paprikas up against the cage.
Chan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage. #BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Paprikas pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Chan.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan blocks a head kick by Paprikas.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #T1#
Paprikas throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chan avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Paprikas throws a leg kick but Chan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch.
Chan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chan. #T2#
A low kick from Paprikas is predictable there
and Chan counters with a body kick that stops Paprikas in his tracks momentarily.
Chan with the inside leg kick.
Chan thuds his shin into the meat of Paprikas's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Paprikas has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paprikas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Chan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chan lands a nice elbow. #T4##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan keeps Paprikas at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Janos Paprikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paprikas tries a body shot but Chan blocks it.
Chan stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paprikas working aggressively here. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.
Lee Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Dana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dana throws a hook to the side of Paprikas's head but Paprikas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paprikas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dana misses with a hook
and Paprikas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paprikas.
Cengiz Dana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dana just misses with a punch to the body.
Dana misses with a right hand
and Paprikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dana throws a right hand that misses
and Paprikas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Cengiz Dana has been cut.
Dana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dana misses with an uppercut.
Dana misses with a looping left.
Paprikas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dana.
Paprikas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dana moves away.
Paprikas slips under a jab from Dana.#T1#
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paprikas tries to clinch up but Dana circles away and keeps his distance.
Paprikas lands a nice shot that snaps Dana's head back.
Paprikas scores with a head kick. Dana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Dana is rocked!
Dana throws a poor cross that misses
and Paprikas counters with a huge left! Dana is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paprikas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dana from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paprikas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paprikas's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Paprikas lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan lands a body punch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paprikas misses with a combination
and Chan counters with a good, hard body kick but Paprikas shrugs it off.
Paprikas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Paprikas 's knee. #T2##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Paprikas tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Paprikas back into the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paprikas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#T3##BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Chan'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.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4##BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paprikas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paprikas up against the cage.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paprikas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas lands an overhand right.
Paprikas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan thinks about the counter body kick.
Paprikas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
As Paprikas backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Paprikas manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses with a head kick. #T1##CL#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Chan clinches. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paprikas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Paprikas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Paprikas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Chan has managed to clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Paprikas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Chan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a double jab
and Chan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paprikas really felt that one!#CL#
Paprikas clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan clinches. #T4##BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
A big right from Paprikas misses.
Chan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paprikas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paprikas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.
Chan avoids a wild elbow strike from Paprikas.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paprikas up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Chan just leaning against Paprikas, taking a breather. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan avoiding damage. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan thuds a left hand into Paprikas's body.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Paprikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Paprikas misses
and Chan counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chan. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Paprikas clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Janos Paprikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Paprikas lands with a shot to the body.
Paprikas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loman circles away quickly and effectively.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Paprikas misses.
Paprikas thuds a left hand into Loman's body.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Paprikas, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Paprikas against the cage but Paprikas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loman.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Paprikas lands but Loman takes it in his stride. #T1#
Loman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loman looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loman is looking for the big counter here.
Loman throws a leg kick
and Paprikas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Loman drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loman.
Loman trying to stall but Paprikas improves his position.
A short uppercut from Loman.
Loman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside.
Loman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paprikas blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loman tries for a takedown but Paprikas circles away easily
and Paprikas counters with a straight right hand.
Paprikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Paprikas catches Loman right on the button with a cross.
Paprikas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paprikas stalks Loman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loman's face. Loman staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick and Loman moves out of range easily.
Paprikas 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.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman feints the counter takedown.
Loman throws a lazy body kick
and Paprikas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Loman rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Loman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Paprikas. #CL2#
Loman clinches. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch but Loman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Loman clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Loman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paprikas throws a combination. Loman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loman shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Loman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paprikas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Loman slams his shin into Paprikas's torso.
Paprikas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loman.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Loman moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas moves out of range of the leg kick from Loman.
Loman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Paprikas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range. #CL2#
Loman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Paprikas throws a chopping leg kick but Loman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paprikas throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paprikas misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Paprikas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Loman dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Paprikas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Paprikas lands a head kick. Loman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with a two punch combo.
Paprikas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loman obliges.#T4#
Loman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loman can do to turn this around?
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!
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Paprikas dominated that second round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman throws a body kick that misses.
Paprikas throws a quick counter head kick but Loman was just out of range.
Paprikas misses with a low kick.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Loman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas throws a right hand that Loman ducks under and follows up with a left that Loman also avoids with ease.
Loman dodges the punch combination from Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paprikas circles away.#T1#
Paprikas stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas lands a body shot.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loman is defended easily by Paprikas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paprikas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paprikas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loman somewhat.
Paprikas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Paprikas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loman shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paprikas is fending him off so far but Loman persists. Nope, Paprikas circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paprikas tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paprikas to the ground. Paprikas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
Loman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paprikas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loman.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Paprikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loman fails to land with a series of punches.
Paprikas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paprikas throws a low kick but Loman moves out of range easily.
Loman dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paprikas works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loman misses with a takedown
and Paprikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paprikas, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas 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.
Stephen Loman spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to say, thanks for all support me today im sorry i am not enough for this fight but i do my best and my best is not enough. Bounce back Snipers'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Magyar jabs at Paprikas's body.
Paprikas moves out of range of the strikes.
Magyar connects with an inside leg kick.
Paprikas scores with a head kick.
Paprikas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magyar tests Paprikas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paprikas misses with a double jab
and Magyar counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Paprikas forces Magyar back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Magyar is controlling him.#BC2#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magyar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikki Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick and Magyar moves out of range easily.
Paprikas misses with a double jab
and Magyar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Paprikas tries to clinch up
and Magyar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Magyar moves into the clinch.
Magyar pushes off an throws an elbow but Paprikas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paprikas is looking to control Magyar's arms but Magyar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paprikas has his back to the cage.
Magyar lands with a right to the head.
Paprikas looking to throw knees to the head but Magyar is blocking nicely.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Magyar has him pinned against the cage.
Paprikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magyar backwards.
Magyar throws an elbow that misses.
Magyar lands a hook that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Magyar throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Magyar moves away from the strike by Paprikas. #CL#
Magyar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magyar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magyar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paprikas throws a poor cross that misses
and Magyar counters with a straight right hand.
Paprikas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magyar throws a lazy right hand but Paprikas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Magyar.
Paprikas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magyar.
Magyar throws a leg kick that misses.
Paprikas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Magyar counter with a right hand.
Paprikas throws a big shot that misses.
Magyar is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Magyar tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magyar scores with a nice head shot.
Paprikas lands with a kick to the temple. Magyar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magyar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paprikas's head backwards.
Paprikas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magyar.
Paprikas throws a leg kick
and Magyar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick
and Magyar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magyar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas misses with a two punch combination.
Paprikas looks winded!
Magyar throws a jab when Paprikas was well out of range.
Magyar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magyar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch but Magyar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Magyar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paprikas tries to clinch up
and Magyar counters with a right hand to the body.
Paprikas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magyar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paprikas scrambles back to his feet.
Magyar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magyar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magyar as he connects with a hook.
Magyar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magyar throws a sloppy head kick and Paprikas moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magyar.
Magyar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magyar is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikki Magyar dominated that round.
That's time! Magyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magyar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magyar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magyar scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Magyar.
Mikki Magyar is winning the standup battle so far.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses
and Magyar counters with a low kick, right behind Paprikas 's knee.
Paprikas misses with a lunging right hand
and Magyar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magyar scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar lands a really nice looking cross but Paprikas seems unphased.
Magyar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magyar tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magyar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Magyar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paprikas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paprikas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magyar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paprikas looks to throw the jab but Magyar is out of range.
Magyar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paprikas in his tracks.
Good shot there by Magyar.
Paprikas cracks Magyar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magyar sizes up Paprikas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paprikas swings widly with a right hand
and Magyar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paprikas 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.
Paprikas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paprikas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paprikas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magyar manages to avoid it.
Paprikas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magyar tests Paprikas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Magyar.
Magyar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paprikas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Magyar does it's job there.#CL#
Magyar rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Magyar lands with a left to the head.
Magyar working aggressively here. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas is looking to clinch but Magyar is avoiding it.
Paprikas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magyar misses with a looping right.
Magyar lands an overhand right.#T3#
Paprikas clobbers Magyar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magyar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magyar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paprikas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magyar. Magyar obviously looking to wear him down.
Magyar lands a head shot.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Magyar moves out of range.
Paprikas is breathing heavily.
Magyar tries to move into range but Paprikas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magyar throws a low kick, looking for Paprikas's leg but Paprikas calmly moves out of range.
Paprikas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses the body punch
and Magyar counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Magyar does no damage.
Paprikas needs to keep his hands up - Magyar had a free shot at his head there.
Paprikas just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Magyar with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Magyar.
Paprikas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magyar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Magyar's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Paprikas misses
letting Magyar counter with a right hand.
Magyar dips to his left and cracks Paprikas with an uppercut!
A low kick from Paprikas misses
and Magyar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Magyar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Magyar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magyar is trying to break free.
Magyar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magyar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paprikas is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikki Magyar dominated that second round.
That's time! Magyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magyar lands a lovely overhand right.
Magyar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Magyar misses.
Magyar throws a hook but Paprikas avoids it easily.
Paprikas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paprikas closes the distance but Magyar moves to the side
and Magyar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paprikas moves to clinch but Magyar breaks away
and Magyar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paprikas moves away from the strike by Magyar.
Magyar throws a head kick but Paprikas moves out of range.
Paprikas loads up on a big right hand but Magyar slips the punch.#T1#
Paprikas misses with an uppercut.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paprikas can do to turn this around?
Paprikas throws a sloppy body shot
and Magyar counters with a nice uppercut.
Magyar blocks a head kick by Paprikas.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magyar is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magyar lands with a right hand.
Paprikas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Magyar.
Danga de danga de dang - Magyar scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Paprikas is rocked!
Magyar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magyar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paprikas is still on wobbly legs! Can Magyar finish him?
Paprikas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paprikas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magyar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paprikas thinking.
Magyar connects with a nice looking jab.
Magyar scores with a spinning back kick!
Paprikas tries to move into range but Magyar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Paprikas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magyar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paprikas moves forwards but Magyar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magyar cracks Paprikas with a hook to the temple - Paprikas is on wobbly legs here! Magyar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Paprikas falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Magyar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikki Magyar!
A very excited looking Mikki Magyar 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.

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