Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Wilson sizes up Wilander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Wilander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Wilander's ribs.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Wilander ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Wilander drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is pulling down on Wilander's head to control his posture.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Wilander throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Wilson passes Wilander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilander is looking to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Wilander is working away.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Wilander won't allow it.
Wilson passes to side control.
Wilander is trying to improve his position.
Wilander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilander connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Wilander is looking for a sweep.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Wilander is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilander tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wilson easily slips into full mount!
Wilander tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
Wilander is trying to escape the mount.
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Wilson tries to control but Wilander wriggling away.
Wilander has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wilander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wilander tries to roll but Wilson sticks to his back. #SUB#
Wilander 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 Wilson gets his way!
I really don't envy Wilander right now.
Wilander looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.
Wilander rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Wilander defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson trying to control the action but Wilander is working from the bottom.
Wilander is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilander avoid being mounted?
Wilson wants to stand up but Wilander is controlling the position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Wilander is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilander's head backwards.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Wilander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Wilander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilander can do to turn this around?
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson thumps Wilander with a low kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Wilander down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Wilander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Wilander is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tommy Wilander has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson knocks out Wilander with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wilson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wilson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Wilson!
Our winner, Lucas Wilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Wilander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilander moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Wilander has been cut.
Wilander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.
Wilander misses with a takedown attempt - Travis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Wilander clinches with his opponent.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Travis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilander wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Travis lands a big head kick that sends Wilander tumbling to the mat! Travis takes a step backwards and waves Wilander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wilander is rocked!
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!
Wilander is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Travis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Wilander crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Wilander's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Travis!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Wilson throws a hook but Wilander blocks it.
Wilson throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range.
Wilander attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilson 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.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Wilson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilander sprawling to the canvas! Wilander rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilson finish him?! #ROC2#Wilander is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Wilander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wilander's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wilander's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Wilson!
After winning the bout, Lucas Wilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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#
Wilson scores with a head kick. Wilander tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Wilander has been cut.
Wilson with the inside leg kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilander darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Wilson counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilander toppling to the canvas! Wilander scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wilson finish him?!#ROC#Wilander is rocked!
Wilander blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Wilander shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilson tries to get out of the position.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilander is one step ahead there.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilander cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.#T1#
Wilander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilander trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wilander trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson sizes up Wilander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilander ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.#TD2#
Wilander shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilander was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilander taking a breather here.
Wilander is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson wants to control but Wilander postures up.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilander is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson looking to control.
Wilander connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#Lucas Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB#
Wilson has his foot on Wilander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilander works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Lucas Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Wilander!
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 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Wilander instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilander or not.
Lozano is working Wilander over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilander.
Lozano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lozano is defending well.
Lozano is pressed up against the cage. Wilander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lozano down to the mat. Lozano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lozano clinches up against the cage.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lozano.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilanders head.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilander looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wilander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Lozano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilander backwards.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Wilander's head.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilander.
Lozano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Wilander blocks a body shot from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilander working aggressively here.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilander is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilander backwards.
Wilander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilander.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Good body shot from Lozano.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Wilander is rocked!#T2##KD2#
Lozano drops Wilander onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wilander is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Wilander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lozano lands with a right to the head.
Wilander takes a shot to the head.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lozano lands a big right hand that drops Wilander! The killer instinct kicks in and Lozano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lozano!

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

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 7
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Wilander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lampiaun as Wilander tries to tie him up.
Lampiaun misses with some punches.
Wilander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lampiaun is defending well.
Wilander is stalling here.
Lampiaun being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun gets underhooks to prevent Wilander's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampiaun.
A short uppercut from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lampiaun after a bit of a struggle.
Wilander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wilander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilander takes a shot to the head.
Lampiaun lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilander.
Wilander is trying to stall.
A short right from Lampiaun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampiaun lands with a light punch inside.
Lampiaun wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Lampiaun lands with a right to the head.
Wilander tries for a takedown but Lampiaun manages to get underhooks.
Lampiaun swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lampiaun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lampiaun pushes Wilander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilander throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Lampiaun gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wilander is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lampiaun lands a nice short elbow.
Lampiaun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Wilander is rocked!
Lampiaun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Wilander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampiaun creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Wilander is out cold and this one is all over! Lampiaun climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
Our winner, Virgulino Lampiaun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Wilander shoots in for a takedown but Micic shows good takedown defense.
Wilander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Micic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilander moves away from the strike by Micic.
Tommy Wilander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micic looks to land a left hand but Wilander moved out of range nicely.
Micic throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range.
Wilander throws an off balance right hand
and Micic counters with a straight right hand.
Micic takes a swing at Wilander's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Wilander jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilander throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Micic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Micic is breathing heavily.
Wilander wants to sweep here but Micic controlling him for the moment.
Wilander has control of Micic's left arm, preventing Micic from doing any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilander is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilander is working Micic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Wilander is in close to Micic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilander postures up in Micic's guard and throws a big left but Micic blocks it.
Wilander pushes down on Micic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Micic taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard.
Micic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground.
Ground and pound from Wilander. #CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is getting worse.
Wilander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Micic defending well though.
Nice strikes from Wilander there. #CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Stevan Micic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Wilander!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Wilander with that takedown attempt.
Lamont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lamont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilander sprawls well initially but Lamont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander is looking to improve his position.
Lamont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lamont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamont throws a strike but Wilander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamont is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wilander is working hard here to advance position.
Wilander pulls Lamont in to control the position.
Lamont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilander trying to control the position.
Wilander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilander.
Wilander lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Lamont is looking for a sweep. Wilander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilander is nestled in close to Lamont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilander stops Lamont from getting back to his feet.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilander is working away from the top position though.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont wants to improve his position but Wilander is controlling well.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Lamont is trying to control but can't.
Wilander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont trying to control but Wilander postures up.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilander uses his free foot to push down on Lamont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lamont.
Lamont sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamont makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamont.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow.
Wilander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Lamont trying to control the position.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilander is controlling him.
Wilander connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wilander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamont tries to avoid it but Wilander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamont to the ground. Lamont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Wilander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamont is pressing down on Wilander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilander throwing strikes but missing.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamont can do to turn this around?
Lamont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position. #T1#
Wilander working some strikes from top position.
Lamont looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamont, not yet.
Wilander throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.
Lamont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.#T2#
Wilander landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position.
Wilander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilander makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tommy Wilander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is in close to Lamont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamont looking to control.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Lamont wants to sweep here but Wilander controlling him for the moment.
Lamont controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself. #T3#
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamont wants to stand up but Wilander is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but Wilander shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Wilander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilander prevents Lamont from standing back up.
Lamont is not content to let Wilander control the position.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Wilander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Wilander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilander connects with a nice short shot to Lamont's temple.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilander working Lamont over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Wilander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wilander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilander showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilander wants to take a breather but Lamont is having none of it.
Lamont trying to hold on to Wilander's head to control him but Wilander postures up.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lamont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to control but Wilander is keeping busy.
Wilander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Wilander slips a nice elbow through Lamont's hands, connecting with Lamont's forehead.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom.
Lamont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is really struggling to control Lamont but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lamont seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Wilander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilander'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamont.
Wilander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Wilander moves into the clinch.
Lamont goes for a takedown attempt but Wilander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilander fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilander shoots in for a double leg but Lamont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy Wilander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lamont.#T3##CL#
Wilander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Wilander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lamont regains guard.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Lamont is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilander lands a couple of digs.
Roger Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilander is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Wilander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow. #SUB2#
Lamont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilander is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Lamont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.#SUB2#
Lamont has his foot on Wilander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilander works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilander puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard. #ROC#Lamont is rocked!
Wilander creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lamont is out cold and this one is all over! Wilander climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wilander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilander working away.
Stallin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stallin to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilander is looking to improve his position.
Stallin trying to control the pace.
Stallin trying to control from half guard but Wilander is working away.
Wilander is looking for a sweep. Stallin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stallin on the ground.
Stallin trying to control the action but Wilander is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Stallin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilander could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stallin has cracked it and Wilander is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stallin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josef Stallin!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Wilander keeps the fight on the outside.
Travis catches Wilander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Tommy Wilander has been cut.
Wilander shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilander.
Travis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Travis wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Travis scores with a jab. Wilander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilander takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Travis lands a big right hand that sends Wilander crashing to the mat! Travis stays standing though and waves Wilander back to his feet!#ROC#Wilander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Wilander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Travis was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilander is still in real trouble! Can Travis finish him?
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Wilander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now.
Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Wilander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Travis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Wilander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander stands up over Travis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilander throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.#T3#
Travis working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Travis defends it nicely.
Travis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freaky Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wilander.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Travis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilander.
Wilander slips a jab from Travis.
Travis wants to clinch but Wilander slips to the side#TD2#
and Wilander counters with a nice double leg into side control. Travis won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Wilander working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilander lands a strong strike to the head of Travis. That's dazed him! Wilander looking to finish here. Travis is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wilander lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Wilander wants to clinch.
Wilander stalks Takeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takeda's face. Takeda staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilander.
Wilander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeda is fending him off so far but Wilander persists. Nope, Takeda circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Takeda 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.
Takeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Wilander avoids them all with ease.
Takeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilander.
Wilander fails with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genyo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wilander.#T1#
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Wilander's belly button to the back.
Takeda scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilander tries to clinch up
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilander wants to clinch.
Wilander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilander with a poor takedown
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Takeda. #KD#
Takeda lands a big right hand that sends Wilander crashing to the mat! Takeda stays standing though and waves Wilander back to his feet!#ROC#Wilander is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeda counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda!
A victorious Genyo Takeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wilander pushes Lozano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Wilander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lozano smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.
Lozano is trying to keep Wilander in close.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilander throwing strikes from guard but Lozano blocks nicely.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lozano controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lozano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilander is looking to work some ground and pound but Lozano has wrist control.
Lozano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lozano tries to get out of the position.
Wilander working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilander throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilander is in close to Lozano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lozano can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Wilander working Lozano over with strikes.
Wilander stalling.
Wilander working over Lozano with some ground and pound. Lozano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lozano won't allow Wilander to pass to mount.
Wilander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilander content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Ground and pound from Wilander.
Wilander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilander working the head and body with strikes.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lozano is breathing heavily.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lozano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilander raining down shots from the mount!
Wilander controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wilander scoring with strikes but Lozano is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Soren Lozano has been cut.
Wilander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lozano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lozano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilander cracks Lozano with a solid left hand.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilander passes into half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander scores with a big shot! Lozano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lozano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!

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