Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 248
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Stilera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drummond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stilera has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
Drummond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stilera.
Drummond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drummond misses with a two punch combination.
Stilera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stilera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drummond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drummond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stilera finds it's way round the side to connect with Drummond's head. #CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Stilera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Stilera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stilera swings widly with a right hand
and Drummond counters with a nice uppercut.
Drummond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stilera was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Stilera swinging wildly here. #T1#
A lazy left from Stilera finds it's target.
Drummond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stilera was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.#TD2#
Drummond gets caught napping as Stilera dives in and scores a takedown. Drummond manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stilera wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Drummond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stilera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stilera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stilera is looking to work some ground and pound but Drummond has wrist control.
Stilera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drummond's head.#T2#
Stilera throwing strikes from guard but Drummond blocks nicely.
Stilera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stilera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stilera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drummond looking for a guillotine here but Stilera defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stilera working some strikes from top position.
Stilera wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stilera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drummond is trying to keep Stilera in close.
Stilera slips nicely into half guard.
Drummond tries to roll over but Stilera keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stilera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drummond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drummond trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drummond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stilera is looking for submissions but instead, Drummond has regained full guard. #SUB#
Drummond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stilera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stilera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stilera advances to half guard.
Drummond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stilera tries to pass to full mount but Drummond defends it.
Stilera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stilera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drummond!
Drummond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drummond tries to hold on but Stilera postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cibuka Stilera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stilera wants to clinch but Drummond slips to the side
and Drummond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stilera shoots in looking for a takedown but Drummond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stilera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stilera swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Stilera misses with a right hand
and Stilera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stilera tries to close the distance and clinch but Drummond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stilera lands a body shot.
Stilera scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is getting worse.
Stilera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drummond under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilera punishes Drummond's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drummond. Stilera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stilera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stilera darts in trying to clinch
and Stilera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL2#
Drummond tries to keep at a distance but Stilera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stilera looking for a takedown.
Drummond avoids the elbow strike from Stilera, against the cage.
Stilera digs a right hand into Drummond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drummond's gas tank.
Drummond tries a body shot but Stilera blocks it.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Stilera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stilera.
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stilera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stilera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stilera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drummond throws a head punch that misses.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Stilera.
Stilera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drummond is defending well for now.
Stilera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Drummond misses with some punches.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Stilera.
Stilera's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stilera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stilera blocks an uppercut.
Drummond misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Stilera wants the takedown. Drummond is fighting it off but Stilera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drummond's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stilera looking to pass the guard.
Stilera is looking to pass into half guard but Drummond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drummond is in guard.#REVR#
Drummond wants to control from the top but Stilera keeps moving.
Cibuka Stilera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stilera working a defensive guard but Drummond manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stilera is looking for a sweep.
Drummond tries to move to mount but Stilera blocks the move with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Drummond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drummond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stilera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drummond trying to control the action but Stilera is working from the bottom.
Drummond content to control rather than advance.
Stilera wants to improve his position but Drummond is controlling well.
Drummond wants to free his trapped foot but Stilera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stilera is pressing down on Drummond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Stilera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drummond defends well.
Stilera keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
Drummond passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Stilera actively working from the bottom here.
Stilera is looking for a sweep. Drummond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drummond wants to pass to mount but Stilera is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cibuka Stilera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Stilera throws a looping overhand right but Drummond ducks down to avoid it.
Stilera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Stilera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Stilera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stilera is looking to advance position but Drummond won't allow it.
Drummond is looking to control Stilera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drummond avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilera trying to pass the guard but Drummond defending well. #SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stilera is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Drummond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drummond controlling the position well.
Stilera works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Stilera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drummond, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Stilera crashes against the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drummond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stilera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stilera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drummond down. #SUB2#
Stilera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drummond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stilera working away.
Stilera is looking to take a break and control but Drummond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drummond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stilera's best efforts.#SUB2#
Stilera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drummond is just riding it out for now. Stilera eventually gives up the hold.
Stilera is thwarting Drummond's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Stilera works his way into side control.
Drummond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drummond wants to control but Stilera is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stilera lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Stilera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drummond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stilera lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stilera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stilera prevents Drummond from improving his position.
Drummond is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Stilera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#Jeez, Deebo Drummond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Cibuka Stilera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Drummond moves into the clinch successfully.
Drummond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makunouchi's efforts to push away.
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi tries to break free but Drummond pushes him back against the cage.
Drummond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond prevents Makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Drummond pushes Makunouchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drummond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
A short right from Drummond on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drummond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Makunouchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drummond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond is trying to pull guard but Makunouchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike.
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Drummond.
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but Drummond keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Drummond lands a nice shot to the body.
Makunouchi looks winded!
Drummond is leaning against Makunouchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond.
Drummond digs a right hand into Makunouchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makunouchi's gas tank.
Drummond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makunouchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drummond can't find room to land a body shot as Makunouchi controls the action.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Ippo Makunouchi's cut even more.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Makunouchi wants to break free but Drummond has control.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drummond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Drummond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Drummond lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond'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.
Drummond misses with the head strike.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drummond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling the position.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Drummond jumps guard. #SUB#
Drummond working for a triangle but Makunouchi defends it easily. #SUB#
Makunouchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drummond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makunouchi has managed to get both his arms back between Drummond's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Makunouchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Drummond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makunouchi is aware though and is defending well.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drummond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily.#SU2#
Makunouchi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drummond, up you get! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drummond ducks right into an uppercut from Makunouchi. #CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Drummond walks into a stiff left hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drummond defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Drummond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makunouchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Drummond is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makunouchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drummond doesn't seem bothered though.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deebo Drummond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Makunouchi lands with a right hand.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Drummond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the head.
Drummond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drummond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drummond looks to land a body kick but Makunouchi moved away.#T1#
Drummond thuds a left hand into Makunouchi's body.
Drummond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Drummond connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Makunouchi out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deebo Drummond!
Deebo Drummond retains his heavyweight title!

Event: ENIGMA 235
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Lampiaun moves in looking to clinch but Drummond pushes him off.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lampiaun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drummond wants to control but Lampiaun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drummond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drummond.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Lampiaun from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drummond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampiaun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampiaun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drummond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lampiaun defends it easily.
Lampiaun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lampiaun stands up over Drummond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.#T1#
Lampiaun connects with a couple of short punches.
Lampiaun throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lampiaun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drummond to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lampiaun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drummond pulls down on the head and he's put Lampiaun to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deebo Drummond!
Deebo Drummond is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Takeda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Drummond misses
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Drummond counters with a nice body shot.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond moves out of range of the strikes.
Drummond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drummond misses with a body shot
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drummond.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Drummond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Drummond slips the punch.
Drummond takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Takeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Drummond moves out of range of the strikes.
Drummond thinks about countering with a body kick.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drummond misses with a body punch
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genyo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is getting worse.
Drummond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Drummond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takeda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drummond. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Drummond misses with a low kick as Takeda jumps back.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Drummond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drummond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Drummond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drummond walks into a jab.
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Drummond is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Takeda. #CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Drummond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Drummond misses.
and Drummond counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takeda! He's just covering up as Drummond starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Travis throws a head kick but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Freaky Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Drummond.
Drummond throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
Travis lands with a hook. Drummond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Drummond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Travis at a distance.
Drummond checks a leg kick nicely.
Drummond throws a looping overhand right but Travis ducks down to avoid it.
Travis throws a leg kick that misses.
Drummond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travis.
Jab from Drummond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drummond throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Travis moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Drummond blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Drummond drops his shoulder and cracks Travis with a huge uppercut! Travis goes down! Can Drummond finish him? #ROC#Travis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Freaky Travis has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Travis's guard.
Drummond performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Drummond seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Travis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Drummond moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Drummond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Drummond moves into the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Drummond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drummond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drummond works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drummond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drummond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Drummond.
Drummond lands with a right to the head.
Drummond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Drummond. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Drummond misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Drummond.
Drummond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond. #TD#
Drummond jumps guard and drags Wilson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drummond is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Wilson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drummond has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wilson is looking to defend but Drummond has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wilson! Drummond pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wilson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deebo Drummond!
Lucas Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Drummond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drummond misses with a hook. Lampiaun ducked under it nicely.
Lampiaun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drummond throws a push kick but Lampiaun slaps the foot to one side.
Lampiaun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Lampiaun closes the distance and pushes Drummond back into the cage.
Lampiaun throws an elbow that misses.
Drummond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lampiaun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lampiaun.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lampiaun backwards.
Drummond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drummond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lampiaun to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Drummond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lampiaun uses from the top position. #SUB#
Lampiaun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drummond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lampiaun has managed to get both his arms back between Drummond's legs - danger averted.
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!
Drummond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lampiaun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Lampiaun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drummond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Drummond is looking for a triangle but Lampiaun pushes his legs off easily.
Lampiaun lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lampiaun throws a big elbow that misses.
Lampiaun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drummond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lampiaun defends well.
Lampiaun postures up and lands a big shot to Drummond's brow.
Lampiaun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lampiaun postures up in Drummond's guard and throws a big left but Drummond blocks it. #T2##SUB#
Lampiaun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun forces his way into half guard.
Drummond is looking for a sweep. Lampiaun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lampiaun working over Drummond with some ground and pound. Drummond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampiaun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lampiaun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lampiaun is just content to waste time from the top position. Drummond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lampiaun distracts Drummond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lampiaun landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Drummond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lampiaun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drummond can't keep his opponent in guard - Lampiaun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lampiaun slips a nice elbow through Drummond's hands, connecting with Drummond's forehead.#CUT2#Jeez, Deebo Drummond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virgulino Lampiaun!
A victorious Virgulino Lampiaun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 11
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Wilander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drummond is trying to get back to full guard.
Drummond wants to control but Wilander is keeping busy.
Wilander wants to pass the guard but Drummond is defending well. #SUB#
Drummond actively working from the bottom here.
Drummond is trying to maintain the position but Wilander is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drummond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drummond is pulling down on Wilander's head to control his posture.
Wilander distracts Drummond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Drummond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Drummond looking to control. #SUB#
Drummond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilander stacks Drummond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilander!
Drummond can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander has control of an arm but Drummond manages to advance to Wilander's back!#SUB#
Wilander is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilander is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Drummond 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 Wilander with him. Wilander is trying to defend but Drummond has an arm under the chin now! Wilander grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Drummond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Takeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeda throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Drummond misses with a kick to the body.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Drummond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drummond drops his hands momentarily and Takeda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Takeda.#CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Drummond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takeda slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeda misses.
Good exchange - Takeda coming out on top.#T1#
Drummond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takeda misses the body punch
letting Drummond counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda cracks a nice hook into Drummond's ribs.
Drummond throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Drummond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
Drummond is breathing heavily.#T2#
Takeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Takeda sends Drummond crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takeda is motioning to the referee to let Drummond up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Drummond is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Takeda! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda!
Genyo Takeda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 9
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch but Drummond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Lozano's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lozano wants to clinch but Drummond slips to the side
letting Drummond counter with a right hand.
Lozano slips under a jab from Drummond.
Lozano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drummond.#CL#
Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
Drummond lands an uppercut.
Lozano struggles to land a body shot inside as Drummond controls his hands.
Lozano takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lozano fails to land.
Lozano misses with some punches.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Drummond.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drummond is trying to pull guard but Lozano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drummond blocking some punches.
Lozano presses Drummond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drummond misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond digs a right hand underneath Lozano's ribcage. Lozano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drummond misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Drummond misses with the head strike.
Drummond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lozano backwards.
Lozano tries a body shot but Drummond blocks it.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Drummond has a couple of punches blocked by Lozano.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Lozano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drummond pushes Lozano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Drummond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Drummond throws a punch but it's blocked by Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drummond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano misses with a body punch.
Drummond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Drummond tries to work over Lozano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Drummond.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Drummond tries to pull guard but Lozano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lozano or not.
Lozano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drummond's elbow.
Drummond has Lozano pressed against the cage.
Lozano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano throws a punch but it's blocked by Drummond.
Lozano tries to work over Drummond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drummond can't find room to land a body shot as Lozano controls the action.
Lozano prevents a body shot from Drummond. #T3#
Lozano throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drummond has a couple of punches blocked by Lozano.
Drummond is leaning against Lozano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike.
Drummond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drummond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond throws a punch but it's blocked by Lozano.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Drummond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drummond lands a right hand.
Lozano lands an uppercut.
Drummond tries to work over Lozano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Drummond struggles to land a body shot inside as Lozano controls his hands.
Drummond lands a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drummond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drummond.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lozano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lozano.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drummond blocks a body shot from Lozano.
Drummond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Drummond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano blocks an uppercut.
Drummond misses with a punch to the body.
Lozano digs a right hand into Drummond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drummond's gas tank.
Drummond blocking some punches.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Drummond.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deebo Drummond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lozano moves into the clinch.
Lozano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond stalling.
Drummond can't find room to land a body shot as Lozano controls the action.
Drummond struggles to land a body shot inside as Lozano controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drummond.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Drummond as the two fighters clinch.
Drummond tries to throw a body punch but Lozano avoids it by throwing Drummond back against the cage.
Lozano misses with a punch to the body.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Lozano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Soren Lozano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drummond blocks an uppercut.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drummond misses with a punch on the inside.
Drummond misses with a body punch.
Drummond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drummond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Lozano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Lozano can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
Lozano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano tries to work over Drummond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drummond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
Drummond fails to pull guard. #T2#
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lozano. #CUT#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lozano blocks an uppercut.
Drummond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Drummond jumps guard and drags Lozano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Lozano from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drummond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Drummond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lozano is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Drummond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drummond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lozano is controlling him. #SUB2#
Drummond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drummond is trying to control the position but Lozano postures up.
Lozano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drummond's guard.
Drummond trying to control here. #T4##SUB2#
Drummond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drummond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drummond gets full guard.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lozano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Deebo Drummond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deebo Drummond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Drummond jabs Lozano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soren Lozano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drummond walks into a straight right hand from Lozano.#CL#
Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drummond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drummond takes a shot to the head.
Lozano prevents a body shot from Drummond.
Drummond lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lozano to keep the fight standing.
Drummond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lozano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Drummond blocks a body shot from Lozano.
Drummond leaning against his opponent.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Drummond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lozano backwards.
A short right from Drummond.
Drummond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lozano.
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Drummond.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Drummond scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Drummond manages to pull guard.
Drummond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Drummond has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lozano doesn't defend quickly enough and Drummond has managed to lock this one up! Can Lozano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Drummond on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Stilera forces Drummond back against the cage and clinches.
Stilera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drummond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Stilera successfully pulls guard.
Stilera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drummond 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. #SUB#
Stilera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Stilera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drummond uses it to pass to side control.
Drummond controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drummond thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilera is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Drummond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stilera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drummond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stilera trying to remain calm as Drummond controls from the top position.
Stilera tries to bench press Drummond off him but Drummond keeps the position.
Drummond is looking to take a break and control but Stilera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stilera tries to buck Drummond off but Drummond is having none of it.
Stilera gets back to half guard.
Stilera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Drummond looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Stilera looking for a triangle here. Drummond is fighting it but it looks tight! Stilera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drummond is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 7
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Stallin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drummond sprawls well initially but Stallin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stallin slows the pace down in half guard.
Drummond is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Stallin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drummond's coaches at Honu Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily.
Drummond keeping control of the position.
Drummond is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily.
Stallin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Drummond is looking to control Stallin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drummond avoid being mounted?
Stallin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stallin tries to control but Drummond wriggling away.
Drummond is trying desperately to improve position.
Drummond tries to hold on but Stallin postures up.
Drummond is trying desperately to improve position.
Stallin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Stallin wants to control the pace but Drummond is squirming around nicely.
Drummond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drummond tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Stallin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stallin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Stallin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drummond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drummond shrugs it off.
Stallin trying to control but Drummond is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Stallin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drummond has worked his arm free - good work by Drummond!
Drummond is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stallin tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well.
Drummond is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stallin off and has taken his back!
Stallin tries to break free. #SUB#
Drummond tightening his grip on Stallin, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Drummond is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Stallin can't escape the position. #SUB#
Drummond has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stallin has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drummond is trying to stick to Stallin's back but Stallin is turning into Drummond. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drummond's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stallin.#SUB#
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stallin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallin wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Stallin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Drummond throws a body punch but Stallin moves out of range. #TD2#
Stallin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drummond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stallin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Stallin looking for a guillotine from mount but Drummond is having none of it.
Stallin trying to control but Drummond is having none of it.
Drummond is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond tries to hold on but Stallin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Stallin looking to secure an arm triangle but Drummond defends it well.
Drummond tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drummond tries to reverse the position but Stallin maintains control.
Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control.
Stallin wants to control the pace but Drummond is squirming around nicely.
Drummond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stallin on the ground.#SUB2#
Stallin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drummond is surviving well by controlling Stallin's body position as best he can.
Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stallin looking to control but Drummond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drummond is looking to improve his position but Stallin isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Stallin looking to control but Drummond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drummond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stallin wants to take Drummond's back but he can't do it this time.
Drummond is trying to escape the mount but Stallin keeps good control and instead manages to take Drummond's back.
Drummond trying to control the action but Stallin just sinks the hooks in.
Drummond is really stuck here.
Stallin struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Drummond defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Stallin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3##SUB2#
Stallin looking to break Drummond's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drummond remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stallin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stallin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drummond is defending well though. Stallin let's go of the attempt for now.
Stallin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallin trying to control.
Drummond wants to control his opponent's hands but Stallin gets his hands free.
Well, with Stallin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drummond is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stallin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Drummond trying to control but not successfully.
Drummond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control.
Stallin tries to control but Drummond wriggling away.
Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control.
Drummond is desperately trying to improve his position but Stallin has a good base and remains in mount.
Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallin prevents Drummond from getting the reversal.
Drummond is working hard here to advance position.
Drummond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Stallin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drummond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stallin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Josef Stallin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stallin throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot.
Stallin slips under a jab from Drummond.
And Stallin tries to counter it with a takedown but Drummond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Josef Stallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallin throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Drummond slips under a jab.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallin works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drummond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stallin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stallin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallin walks into a straight right hand from Drummond.#CUT#It looks like Josef Stallin has been cut.
Stallin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stallin throws an off balance right hand
and Drummond scores with a counter punch that sends Stallin to the canvas! Drummond smells blood - he's punishing Stallin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stallin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Drummond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takeda counters with a left to the body.
Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Drummond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda thuds a left hand into Drummond's body.
Drummond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Takeda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Drummond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drummond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Drummond connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda throws a good cross that connects.
Takeda throws a hook but Drummond blocks it.#T1#
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond scores with a kick to the body.
Takeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drummond. Drummond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drummond throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Drummond backing up. Drummond nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeda throws a hook but Drummond blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drummond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drummond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy.
Takeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drummond misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Takeda cracks Drummond with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takeda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drummond to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Takeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drummond.#CUT2#Deebo Drummond's cut is getting worse.
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeda checks a leg kick nicely.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda sizes up Drummond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
Takeda lands a big uppercut and Drummond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drummond looks OK. Takeda waves Drummond back to his feet!#ROC2#Drummond is rocked!
Takeda fakes the body blow, causing Drummond to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drummond goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda!
An out of breath Genyo Takeda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Drummond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stilera.#CL2#
Stilera rushes Drummond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stilera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drummond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stilera.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drummond throws a head punch that misses.
Drummond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stilera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drummond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Drummond lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
Drummond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond blocks the elbow strike.
Drummond is struggling to control the position.
Stilera's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stilera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Drummond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drummond.
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!
Stilera is looking to control Drummond's arms but Drummond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stilera has his back to the cage.
Stilera misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Drummond.
Drummond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Stilera misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Stilera has picked Drummond up - he's going for a ride! Stilera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Drummond actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Stilera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Drummond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stilera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drummond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stilera prevents Drummond from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond is looking to control Stilera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drummond avoid being mounted?
Drummond moves into full guard. #SUB#
Drummond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stilera stacks Drummond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stilera!#T2#
Drummond can't do much from the bottom here.
Drummond's coaches at Honu Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Stilera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drummond is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stilera yanks on the arm and Drummond is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stilera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lampiaun rushes Drummond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drummond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lampiaun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Drummond on the inside.
Drummond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lampiaun.
A head punch on the inside from Drummond fails to land.
Lampiaun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drummond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drummond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lampiaun has a couple of punches blocked by Drummond. #TD2#
Lampiaun has hold of one of Drummond's legs. Drummond is fighting the takedown attempt but Lampiaun gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lampiaun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lampiaun postures up.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lampiaun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Drummond has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lampiaun doesn't defend quickly enough and Drummond has managed to lock this one up! Can Lampiaun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Drummond on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Drummond works Micic's body with a nice hook.
Drummond throws a body punch but Micic moves out of range.
Micic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Micic.
Drummond scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Drummond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Micic is out of range.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Micic slips the punch.
Micic throws a right hand that misses
and Drummond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drummond feints and then cracks Micic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Micic down.
Micic cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micic swats away the attempt to clinch by Drummond.
Micic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drummond stuns Micic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Drummond lands a left and a right that send Micic crashing to the mat, dazed. Drummond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Micic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Micic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Drummond fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Micic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Micic looks to clinch but Drummond throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Micic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Drummond clinches with his opponent.
Drummond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling him.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond has him pressed against the cage.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Walls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drummond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
A short body shot lands from Drummond as the two fighters clinch.
Walls looks winded!
Walls tries to break free but Drummond pushes him back against the cage.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling the position.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
A short left from Drummond.
Drummond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Drummond. #T1#
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Drummond.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
Drummond lands a right hand.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drummond.
Drummond stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
Drummond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallss head.
Drummond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walls or not.
Drummond slowing the pace effectively.
Drummond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drummond.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond lands with a right to the head.
Drummond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walls up against the cage.
Drummond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drummond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drummond lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Drummond.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Drummond drops Walls onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walls is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Walls is rocked!
Drummond lands a big right hand that drops Walls! The killer instinct kicks in and Drummond finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drummond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Harvey throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Drummond counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drummond - that landed with a thud.
Drummond gets through Harvey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Harvey has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Drummond.
Harvey is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Drummond drops Harvey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harvey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Harvey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Drummond.
Oh Harvey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drummond pushes Harvey against the cage. Drummond is working some dirty boxing. Drummond pushes off with a quick right hook! Harvey goes down! Harvey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drummond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

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