Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 242
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1##CL#
Lampiaun closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampiaun.
Grunter blocks an uppercut.
Grunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lampiaun moves into the clinch.
Lampiaun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lampiaun working aggressively here.
Lampiaun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grunter backwards.
Grunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunter working hard to break the clinch.
Lampiaun lands an uppercut.
Grunter blocks a body shot from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lampiaun lands a right hand.
Grunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Lampiaun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lampiaun has him pressed against the cage.
Lampiaun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lampiaun tries to close the distance and clinch but Grunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grunter throws out a counter right but Lampiaun avoids it with no problem.
Grunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lampiaun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lampiaun moves in looking to clinch but Grunter pushes him off.
Lampiaun moves away from the strike by Grunter.
Lampiaun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Grunter tries to keep at a distance but Lampiaun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grunter throws a head punch that misses.
Lampiaun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lampiaun pushes Grunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grunter works on Lampiaun's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Grunter manages to break the clinch.
Grunter misses with a looping right.
Lampiaun feinted with a counter takedown.
Lampiaun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunter throws out the jab.
Lampiaun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lampiaun moves out of range of the body kick from Grunter.
Grunter feints and then cracks Lampiaun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lampiaun down.
Lampiaun cracks Grunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnaby Grunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A slow jab from Grunter misses its intended target.
Lampiaun wants to clinch up but Grunter keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Grunter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grunter connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lampiaun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunter.
Lampiaun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grunter lands a leg kick that knocks Lampiaun off balance momentarily.
Grunter thuds his shin into the meat of Lampiaun's side.
Grunter misses the jab.
Grunter lands with an overhand left.
Grunter looks to throw the jab but Lampiaun is out of range.
Lampiaun is looking to clinch.
Grunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lampiaun tries to close the distance and clinch but Grunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampiaun throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Grunter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lampiaun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grunter won't be happy with that.
Grunter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lampiaun working the ground and pound from side control.
Lampiaun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grunter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grunter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lampiaun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grunter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grunter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grunter is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lampiaun lands a few punches from side control.
Grunter is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampiaun scoring with punches and elbows.
Grunter wants to get back to his feet but Lampiaun drags him back down.
Grunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lampiaun throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lampiaun misses with the ground and pound.
Lampiaun cracks Grunter with a big elbow.
Lampiaun working the head and body with strikes.
Lampiaun landing strikes.
Grunter taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Lampiaun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grunter defending against the ground and pound.
Lampiaun working away.
Lampiaun scoring with punches and elbows.
Lampiaun in side control, throwing shots but Grunter defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Lampiaun 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#
Grunter jabs Lampiaun right on the nose. Lampiaun blinks but takes it well.
Grunter tests Lampiaun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lampiaun blocks a low kick nicely.
Lampiaun tries to clinch but Grunter moves out of range.
Grunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grunter ducks under a wild hook from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun closes the distance but Grunter moves to the side
and Grunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Lampiaun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lampiaun.
Grunter gets through Lampiaun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grunter lands with a right to the head.
Grunter blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Grunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lampiaun backwards. #T1#
Lampiaun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grunter.
Grunter lands a shoulder strike.
Grunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lampiaun backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Grunter fails to land.
Lampiaun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Lampiaun.
Lampiaun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Grunter breaks the clinch.
A big left from Grunter misses.
Lampiaun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lampiaun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Grunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lampiaun tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampiaun fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Grunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lampiaun blocks it well.
Grunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lampiaun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lampiaun avoids the head kick by Grunter.
Grunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lampiaun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunter connects with a body shot that sends Lampiaun's belly button to the back.
Lampiaun with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Lampiaun misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampiaun tries to clinch up.
Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunter.
Grunter clobbers Lampiaun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Lampiaun pushes Grunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampiaun blocking some punches.
Lampiaun scores with a shot to the side of Grunter's head.
Lampiaun misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lampiaun.
Grunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunter throws a head punch that misses.
Grunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lampiaun misses with some punches.
Grunter throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Grunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lampiaun tries to clinch but Grunter moves out of range. #T4#
Lampiaun wants to clinch.
Lampiaun doesn't manage to clinch there - Grunter circles away.
Lampiaun moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunter throws the left hand but Lampiaun avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Lampiaun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lampiaun showed some decent athleticism there.
Lampiaun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lampiaun is nestled in close to Grunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lampiaun throws a strike but Grunter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnaby Grunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lampiaun instigates a clinch.
Grunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virgulino Lampiaun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lampiaun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lampiaun takes a shot to the head.
Grunter scores with a shot to the side of Lampiaun's head. #BC2#
Grunter breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Grunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lampiaun sprawling to the canvas! Lampiaun rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grunter finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Virgulino Lampiaun 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!
Lampiaun defending well as Grunter loads up on a big left hand.
Lampiaun tries to counter with a takedown but Grunter is quick to defend against it.
Lampiaun throws out a loose jab but Grunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Lampiaun misses.
Grunter misses with a body shot.
Grunter throws a looping overhand right but Lampiaun ducks down to avoid it.
Lampiaun with a nice cross.#CL#
Lampiaun clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Grunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Lampiaun.
Grunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lampiaun is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lampiaun.
Grunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunter.
Lampiaun looking to stall. #BC2#
Grunter manages to break the clinch.
Lampiaun wants to clinch
and Grunter counters with a left to the body.
Lampiaun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnaby Grunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Grunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lampiaun doesn't seem phased though.
Grunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Grunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lampiaun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grunter! But no joy.
Lampiaun has a takedown stuffed.
Grunter throws a body kick that misses.
Lampiaun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lampiaun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lampiaun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grunter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lampiaun will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lampiaun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunter.
Lampiaun defending well as Grunter loads up on a big left hand.
Lampiaun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunter.
Grunter takes one to the chin there.
Lampiaun slips under a jab from Grunter.#T3#
Grunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampiaun throws out the jab. #TD#
Lampiaun gets a takedown into half guard.
Grunter is looking to control Lampiaun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grunter avoid being mounted?
Grunter controlling the position well.
Grunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grunter wants to get back to his feet.
Lampiaun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lampiaun lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Grunter pushes Lampiaun off looking to stand but Lampiaun dives back in and keeps control.
Lampiaun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lampiaun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grunter wants to get back to his feet.
Lampiaun is looking to take a break and control but Grunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lampiaun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grunter wants to get back to his feet.
Lampiaun lands strikes from half guard.
Lampiaun looks to land a strike but Grunter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grunter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lampiaun is controlling him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnaby Grunter!
An out of breath Barnaby Grunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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#
Fei Hung stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Lampiaun rushes Fei Hung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lampiaun scores with a shoulder strike.
Lampiaun is leaning against Fei Hung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fei Hung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Lampiaun fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lampiaun tries to score a body lock takedown but Fei Hung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lampiaun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lampiaun can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Hung controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Fei Hung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fei Hung prevents a body shot from Lampiaun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampiaun misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Hung tries to circle away but Lampiaun has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lampiaun gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fei Hung has momentary wrist control but Lampiaun slips an elbow through the middle.
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lampiaun won't allow Fei Hung to get back to his feet. #T1#
Fei Hung has momentary wrist control but Lampiaun slips an elbow through the middle.
Fei Hung wants to get back to his feet but Lampiaun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fei Hung's head.
Lampiaun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lampiaun passes into half guard.
Lampiaun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fei Hung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lampiaun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fei Hung to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lampiaun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lampiaun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lampiaun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lampiaun is working Fei Hung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Fei Hung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fei Hung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fei Hung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun cracks Fei Hung with a solid left hand.
Lampiaun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lampiaun looking to pass the guard.
Lampiaun wants to control from the top but Fei Hung keeps moving.
Lampiaun lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampiaun scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampiaun connects with a couple of short punches.
Lampiaun works over Fei Hung with some ground and pound from guard.
Lampiaun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lampiaun trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Hung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lampiaun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fei Hung wants to stand but Lampiaun is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lampiaun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lampiaun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Fei Hung pushes Lampiaun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Lampiaun has Fei Hung up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Lampiaun has clasped his hands together around Fei Hung's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Fei Hung throws Lampiaun to one side and escapes!
Lampiaun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lampiaun closes the distance and clinches.
Lampiaun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fei Hung tries to break the clinch but Lampiaun is controlling the position.
Lampiaun pushes Fei Hung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4##TD2#
Lampiaun gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lampiaun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lampiaun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lampiaun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lampiaun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lampiaun slips a nice elbow through Fei Hung's hands, connecting with Fei Hung's forehead.
Lampiaun drops an elbow to the side of Fei Hung's head.
Lampiaun working Fei Hung over with strikes. #ROC2#Fei Hung is rocked!
Fei Hung is breathing heavily.
Lampiaun is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fei Hung is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lampiaun fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fei Hung from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lampiaun! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
Virgulino Lampiaun is the new heavyweight champion!
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 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Stilera scores with a punch to the head.
Lampiaun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stilera feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Stilera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stilera lands in his opponent's guard.
Stilera scoring with some ground and pound.
Lampiaun looking for a sweep. Not yet Lampiaun, not yet.
Stilera 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.
Stilera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stilera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lampiaun's head.
Stilera wants to control from the top but Lampiaun keeps moving.
Stilera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lampiaun's guard.
Lampiaun has hold of Stilera's hands but Stilera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stilera tries to pass to full mount but Lampiaun defends it. #SUB#
Stilera is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampiaun wants to get back to full guard but Stilera has mounted him!
Lampiaun is desperately trying to improve his position but Stilera has a good base and remains in mount.
Stilera lands a big shot there that rocks Lampiaun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Stilera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lampiaun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lampiaun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stilera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stilera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stilera is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Lampiaun is rocked!
Stilera is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lampiaun is still in real trouble! Can Stilera finish him?
Lampiaun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lampiaun seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lampiaun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stilera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lampiaun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stilera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cibuka Stilera!
After winning the bout, Cibuka Stilera 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 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Lampiaun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeda misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampiaun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lampiaun closes the distance but Takeda moves to the side
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Lampiaun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takeda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lampiaun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Lampiaun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lampiaun working the ground and pound.#CUT#That has opened up Genyo Takeda's cut even more.
Lampiaun cracks Takeda with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#The cut above Genyo Takeda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virgulino Lampiaun!
A very excited looking Virgulino Lampiaun 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: 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#
Lampiaun fails with a takedown attempt.
Lozano slaps away a takedown attempt from Lampiaun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lozano wants to counter the offense by Lampiaun and move into the clinch position.
Lampiaun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgulino Lampiaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lozano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lampiaun.
Lozano tries to clinch up but Lampiaun circles away and keeps his distance.
Lozano works Lampiaun's body with a nice hook.
Lampiaun shoots in for a takedown but Lozano shows good takedown defense.
Lampiaun sets himself, and Lozano steps forward looking for the clinch! Lampiaun avoids it this time.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampiaun is looking to chop away at Lozano's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampiaun tries to move into range but Lozano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lozano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lampiaun or perhaps it was just good defense by Lozano, which made it look bad.
Lozano scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Lozano lands a right hook to the body.
Lampiaun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lampiaun shoots for a takedown but Lozano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lozano wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lozano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lozano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lampiaun.
Lampiaun goes for a double leg but Lozano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lozano continues to drive forward.
Lampiaun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lampiaun swings wildly with an uppercut but Lozano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano is leaning against Lampiaun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lampiaun backwards.
Lozano struggles to land a body shot inside as Lampiaun controls his hands.
Lampiaun misses with a punch on the inside.
Lozano misses with a body punch.
Lampiaun blocks an uppercut.
Lampiaun doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Lozano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lozano lands an uppercut.
Lampiaun misses with a body punch.
Lampiaun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lampiaun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Lampiaun.
Lampiaun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano blocking some punches.
Lampiaun blocking some punches.
Lampiaun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lozano after a bit of a struggle.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano struggles to land a body shot inside as Lampiaun controls his hands.
Lampiaun lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Lampiaun prevents a body shot from Lozano.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lozano as Lampiaun tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lampiaun is breathing heavily.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Lozano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lampiaun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Lozano.
Lozano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lozano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Lampiaun.
Lozano misses with a body punch.
Lampiaun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lampiaun blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano misses with some punches.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lozano is leaning against Lampiaun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano misses with the head strike. #T4#
Lozano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lozano punishes Lampiaun's body with a nice straight punch.
Lozano lands the left hand.
Lozano is looking to clinch.
Lampiaun swings for the body but Lozano moves out of range.
Soren Lozano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lozano is looking to clinch.
Lampiaun takes a swing at Lozano's ribcage but misses.
Lozano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lampiaun.
Lozano lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Lozano finds it's target.
Lozano tries to clinch up but Lampiaun circles away and keeps his distance.
Lampiaun shoots in for a takedown but Lozano shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Lampiaun clinches up against the cage.
Lampiaun has Lozano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lozano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lozano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lampiaun backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Lozano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lozano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampiaun momentarily.
Lozano keeps the fight on the outside.
Lampiaun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lozano leaves Lampiaun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lampiaun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Soren Lozano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lampiaun is looking for a takedown.
Lozano throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampiaun.
Lampiaun looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgulino Lampiaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lozano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampiaun prevents a body shot from Lozano.
Lozano gets underhooks to prevent Lampiaun's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lozano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Lampiaun.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lozano digs a right hand into Lampiaun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lampiaun's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A short left from Lozano. #BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
Lozano connects with a single shot there.
Lozano connects with a single shot there.
Lampiaun tries to clinch up but Lozano circles away and keeps his distance.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lampiaun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lozano wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lozano has Lampiaun up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampiaun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lampiaun blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano pushes Lampiaun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano misses with the head strike. #T2#
Good body shot from Lozano.
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!
Lozano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lampiaun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lozano has a couple of punches blocked by Lampiaun. #BC2#
Lozano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lampiaun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lampiaun feinted with a counter takedown.
Lozano tries to clinch there but Lampiaun circles away.
Lampiaun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lampiaun tries for a takedown but Lozano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lozano tries to counter with a clinch but Lampiaun shakes him off and moves away.
A jab lands there for Lozano.
Lozano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lampiaun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lampiaun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lozano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lozano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lampiaun.
Lozano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampiaun.
Lozano moves in looking to clinch but Lampiaun pushes him off.
Lampiaun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lampiaun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lozano is looking to clinch but Lampiaun is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lampiaun.#T3#
Lampiaun tries to clinch but Lozano is having none of it.
Lampiaun swats away the attempt to clinch by Lozano.
Lampiaun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lampiaun misses with a double jab.
Lozano tries to clinch up but Lampiaun circles away and keeps his distance.
Lozano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lampiaun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampiaun jabs Lozano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lozano lands with a good body shot.
Lampiaun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lampiaun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lozano defends well and Lampiaun ends up having to push Lozano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano throws a punch but it's blocked by Lampiaun.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lampiaun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lampiaun misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Lampiaun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lampiaun has a couple of punches blocked by Lozano.
Lozano misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampiaun lands a hook that snaps the head of Lozano backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano tries to throw a body punch but Lampiaun avoids it by throwing Lozano back against the cage.
Lozano misses with a body punch.
Lozano throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lampiaun throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
Lozano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lampiaun circles away. #CL2#
Lozano clinches up against the cage.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lozano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lampiaun takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lozano.
Lozano lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lozano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lampiaun throws a head punch that misses.
Lampiaun blocks an uppercut.
Lozano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lozano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lampiaun. #TD#
Lampiaun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lozano regains guard immediately.
Lampiaun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lozano is adopting a defensive guard.
Lampiaun throws an elbow that misses. Lozano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lampiaun's guard. Nice move by Lozano!#REVB#
Lampiaun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lampiaun being controlled here, momentarily.
Lampiaun looking to control but Lozano passes into half guard.
Lampiaun wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lampiaun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lampiaun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lozano's guard. #REVR#
Lampiaun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lampiaun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lozano holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lampiaun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lozano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lozano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lampiaun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lampiaun is looking to work some ground and pound but Lozano has wrist control.
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lampiaun stands up over Lozano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lampiaun preventing the sweep.
Lampiaun throws a big elbow that misses.
Virgulino Lampiaun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lampiaun throws an elbow that misses. Lozano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lampiaun's guard. Nice move by Lozano!#REVB#
Lampiaun looking for a sweep. Not yet Lampiaun, not yet.
Lozano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lampiaun wants to sweep but no luck.
Lozano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lozano preventing the sweep.
Lampiaun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Lampiaun lands a couple of digs.
Lampiaun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lozano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lampiaun is looking to work some ground and pound but Lozano has wrist control.
Lampiaun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lozano is keeping the position for now.
Lampiaun landing with the ground and pound.
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampiaun scoring with some ground and pound.
Lampiaun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Lozano!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Lampiaun throws a nice looking combination but Stilera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stilera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lampiaun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stilera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stilera throws out a loose jab but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Lampiaun looking to score a takedown here. Stilera is defending well but Lampiaun drives through and ends up in Stilera's guard.
Lampiaun postures up and lands a big shot to Stilera's brow.
Lampiaun scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lampiaun is sitting in close to Stilera's body. Stilera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lampiaun is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lampiaun is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stilera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cibuka Stilera!
A victorious Cibuka Stilera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 9
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Lampiaun tries to clinch
and Stilera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stilera throws the left hand but Lampiaun avoids the punch easily.
Lampiaun dives in for a single leg takedown but Stilera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lampiaun wants to clinch up but Stilera keeps it at a distance.
Lampiaun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stilera is fending him off so far but Lampiaun persists. Nope, Stilera circles away and we're back to standing.
Lampiaun closes the distance and clinches up with Stilera, looking for a takedown. Lampiaun pushes Stilera against the cage but Stilera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cibuka Stilera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgulino Lampiaun.
Lampiaun tries to move into range but Stilera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lampiaun shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Stilera misses the target.#CL2#
Lampiaun has managed to clinch.
Lampiaun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Stilera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stilera 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.
Stilera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stilera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lampiaun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lampiaun scores with a shot to the side of Stilera's head.
Lampiaun lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stilera.
The referee calls for Lampiaun to work.
Stilera is pushing Lampiaun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Stilera is trying to stall.
Stilera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lampiaun blocking some punches.
Stilera misses with a body punch.
Stilera blocking some punches.
Stilera throws a punch but it's blocked by Lampiaun.
Stilera throws a head punch that misses.
Lampiaun blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stilera.
Stilera tries a knee to the head but Lampiaun blocks it.
Lampiaun stops a takedown attempt from Stilera.
Stilera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lampiaun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lampiaun tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Stilera fails to land.
Lampiaun scores with a shoulder strike.
Stilera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stilera prevents the takedown attempt.
Stilera lands with a light punch inside.
Lampiaun blocks an elbow strike from Stilera.
Lampiaun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lampiaun scores with a shoulder strike.
Stilera can't get the takedown.
Lampiaun blocks an uppercut.
Lampiaun misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lampiaun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stilera backwards.
Stilera tries to pull guard but Lampiaun holds him up against the cage and eventually Stilera drops back down to his feet.
Stilera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lampiaun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampiaun prevents the takedown attempt.
Stilera blocks an uppercut.
Lampiaun misses with a punch on the inside.
Lampiaun tries to score a body lock takedown but Stilera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lampiaun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stilera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lampiaun. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stilera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stilera.
A hook to the body from Lampiaun.
A body shot lands from Lampiaun.
Stilera is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lampiaun turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lampiaun manages to end up in side control.
Lampiaun working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun working the ground and pound from side control.
Lampiaun in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampiaun in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stilera is trying to improve his position.
Stilera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampiaun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lampiaun in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stilera looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lampiaun turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
An out of breath Virgulino Lampiaun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampiaun wants to counter with a clinch but Takeda pushes him away.#CL2#
Lampiaun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lampiaun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeda tries to throw a body punch but Lampiaun avoids it by throwing Takeda back against the cage.
Lampiaun controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeda.
Lampiaun lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Lampiaun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda lands with a left to the head.
Lampiaun throws a head punch that misses.
Lampiaun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lampiaun lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lampiaun struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeda controls his hands.
Lampiaun working aggressively here. #BC#
Takeda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lampiaun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lampiaun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampiaun with the counter takedown but Takeda avoids it easily.
Lampiaun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Takeda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Genyo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgulino Lampiaun.
Takeda misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Lampiaun darts in and clinches Takeda up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeda. #TD2#
Lampiaun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takeda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lampiaun is hanging on to Takeda's back as he tries to escape.
Lampiaun is looking to control Takeda but Takeda is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lampiaun lands punches and elbows.
Takeda tries to escape but Lampiaun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lampiaun lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Takeda is trapped and Lampiaun is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#Genyo Takeda's cut is getting worse.
Lampiaun throwing damaging strikes from the back! Takeda could be in trouble here! #CUT2#Jeez, Genyo Takeda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 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 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##TD#
Lampiaun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stilera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stilera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lampiaun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lampiaun tries to free his leg and advance position but Stilera is retaining full guard.
Lampiaun landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stilera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lampiaun is aware though and is defending well.
Lampiaun works over Stilera with some ground and pound from guard.
Lampiaun wants to pass the guard but Stilera is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stilera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lampiaun is defending well. Stilera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lampiaun has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stilera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lampiaun pushes Stallin up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short left from Lampiaun.
Stallin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stallin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stallin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lampiaun smiles and moves away.
Virgulino Lampiaun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Stallin.#CL#
Lampiaun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stallin jumps guard but Lampiaun stands there with Stallin around his waist. Stallin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stallin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lampiaun walks away with a smile on his face. Stallin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Stallin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallin throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stallin misses.
Lampiaun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallin misses with a looping right.#CL#
Lampiaun has closed the distance and engaged Stallin in a clinch.
Stallin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lampiaun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallin.
A nice left hand lands by Lampiaun.
Stallin tries to pull guard but Lampiaun won't allow it.
Lampiaun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lampiaun lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Josef Stallin has been cut.
Lampiaun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallin looks winded!
Lampiaun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lampiaun creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stallin with a big uppercut! Stallin tries to clinch up but Lampiaun pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stallin to the mat! Stallin covers up and Lampiaun unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 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 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##TD2#
Lampiaun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lampiaun looks up at the clock and then as Takeda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lampiaun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Lampiaun wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.
Takeda tries to bench press Lampiaun off him but Lampiaun keeps the position.
Lampiaun working the head and body with strikes.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun cracks Takeda with a big elbow.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Genyo Takeda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
Lampiaun scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#Jeez, Genyo Takeda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virgulino Lampiaun!
Virgulino Lampiaun spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lampiaun moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Lampiaun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Travis backwards. #TD2#
Lampiaun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Travis can't fight it off and eventually Lampiaun manages to take the fight to the floor. Travis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Travis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Travis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lampiaun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lampiaun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Travis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lampiaun landing with the ground and pound.
Lampiaun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lampiaun landing some decent shots from guard.
Lampiaun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lampiaun stands up over Travis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lampiaun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lampiaun with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Lampiaun wants to pass the guard but Travis is keeping the position.
Travis keeping moving, preventing Lampiaun from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampiaun preventing the sweep.
Lampiaun lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Travis is rocked!
Lampiaun arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Travis's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
In his post fight interview, Virgulino Lampiaun started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lampiaun takes the fight into the clinch.
Lampiaun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Lampiaun works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lampiaun works over Burch with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lampiaun working some strikes from top position.
Lampiaun postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Burch's head off the mat! Burch is out! He's out! Lampiaun jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
A very excited looking Virgulino Lampiaun rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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