Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Dibiassi tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Dibiassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Asakura is wise to it.
Dibiassi lands a front kick.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Dibiassi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Dibiassi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Dibiassi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dibiassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Dibiassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Asakura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dibiassi.#CL2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dibiassi prevents it.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asakura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dibiassi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dibiassi throws a head punch that misses.
Dibiassi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi stalling.
Asakura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Dibiassi pulls guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibiassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Asakura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dibiassi seems keen to control Asakura's posture.
Asakura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asakura trying to control the action but Dibiassi is working from the bottom.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Dibiassi can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura tries to move to mount but Dibiassi blocks the move with his legs.
Asakura grinds an elbow into Dibiassi's temple. #T4##SUB#
Asakura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asakura working away.
Dibiassi is pushing Asakura's head away, looking to escape. Asakura manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Asakura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Asakura prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Asakura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dibiassi struggling a bit here.
Dibiassi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dibiassi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Dibiassi counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi stalling.
Dibiassi letting Asakura take a breather here.
Asakura tries to circle away but Dibiassi has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Asakura looking to stall.
Dibiassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dibiassi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dibiassi misses with a body punch.
Dibiassi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dibiassi fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dibiassi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dibiassi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asakura. #TD2#
Dibiassi successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Dibiassi keeps moving.
Asakura pushes down on Dibiassi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Dibiassi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but Dibiassi defending well.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Asakura is controlling him
Dibiassi is in trouble now - Asakura has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Dibiassi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asakura. #SUB#
Asakura wants to finish this one by submission but Dibiassi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asakura.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4##SUB#
Asakura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dibiassi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Asakura controlling his opponent.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikuru Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Asakura controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dibiassi scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dibiassi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Dibiassi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Asakura has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Asakura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Dibiassi pushes Asakura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.
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!
Dibiassi fails with the takedown.
Asakura tries to counter with a takedown but Dibiassi is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibiassi.#CL2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dibiassi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura has Dibiassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dibiassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dibiassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dibiassi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dibiassi down to the mat. Dibiassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asakura is defended easily by Dibiassi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Dibiassi. Dibiassi maintains the clinch.
Asakura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dibiassi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dibiassi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Asakura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibiassi's elbow.
Dibiassi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dibiassi is working Asakura over against the cage.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi lands a body shot.
Mikuru Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joey Dibiassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dibiassi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dibiassi!

Event: ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jung Bin has been cut.
Asakura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung Bin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jung Bin needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Jung Bin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jung Bin with the counter takedown but Asakura avoids it easily.
Jung Bin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asakura tries to avoid it but Jung Bin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asakura to the ground. Asakura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jung Bin.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jung Bin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Jung Bin is rocked!#T2#
Jung Bin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikuru Asakura!
A relieved looking Mikuru Asakura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Asakura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick from Asakura.
Banner works Asakura's body with a nice hook.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
A big left from Banner misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Banner cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Asakura works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner cracks Asakura with a good jab.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Banner throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Banner defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Asakura takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Banner takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura digs a good hook to Banner's body.
Banner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Banner works over Asakura's head and body with a nice combination.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Asakura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner slips a straight right by Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Asakura scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Mikuru Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner misses with a hook
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Asakura.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asakura back to the cage. Banner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Banner stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner misses with a body punch
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner works over Asakura's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Banner's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range. #T2#
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asakura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Asakura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Banner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Banner throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikuru Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikuru Asakura!
A victorious Mikuru Asakura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huynh.
Huynh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huynh loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Huynh cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Huynh misses with a looping right.
Asakura sizes up Huynh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikuru Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Huynh finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Huynh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huynh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huynh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Huynh's torso.
Huynh missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huynh throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huynh ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Huynh counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Huynh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Huynh really felt that one!
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huynh rushes Asakura with punches - Asakura moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Asakura goes down! Huynh follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronin Huynh!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Xornimada throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Xornimada drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
Xornimada has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Xornimada is controlling him.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Xornimada, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xornimada.
Nice body punch from Xornimada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xornimada successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Asakura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asakura misses with a hook. Xornimada ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Xornimada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
and Xornimada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xornimada ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Xornimada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Xornimada moves into the clinch successfully.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Xornimada has clasped his hands together around Asakura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Check out the look on Xornimada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Xornimada is trying to get an arm triangle but Asakura is defending well.
Asakura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Xornimada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xornimada tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xornimada throws a strike aimed at the side of Asakura's head but Asakura avoids it well.
Xornimada misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Xornimada is looking to take a break and control but Asakura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asakura pushes Xornimada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xornimada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Xornimada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asakura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Xornimada.
Xornimada controlling the position from side mount.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Xornimada trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Xornimada.#T3#
Xornimada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asakura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Asakura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xornimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Xornimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xornimada prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asakura can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet but Xornimada drags him back down.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Xornimada scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Asakura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xornimada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Asakura is pushing Xornimada's head away, looking to escape. Xornimada manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Xornimada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asakura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xornimada landing strikes.
Xornimada cracks Asakura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Asakura is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Xornimada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xornimada scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Xornimada wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Xornimada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xornimada trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to control Xornimada's posture but Xornimada avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xornimada working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Xornimada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asakura is still in real trouble! Can Xornimada finish him?
Xornimada lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Asakura gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Xornimada points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Asakura wakes up just in time to hear Xornimada thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muharib Xornimada!
Our winner, Muharib Xornimada, 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 COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Asakura throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Asakura. #T1#
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banner tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner scores with a three punch combo!
Asakura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Banner counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Mikuru Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Banner.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Asakura throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Banner.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asakura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asakura tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Banner slips under a jab from Asakura.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target. #T4#
Banner throws a series of strikes that have Asakura backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asakura misses with a body shot
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Asakura throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asakura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Banner counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a combination. Asakura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asakura takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Banner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banner misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Asakura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura lands a front kick.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner jabs Asakura right on the nose. Asakura blinks but takes it well.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Asakura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Asakura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a body kick. #T4#
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner is working the combinations to good effect here.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Banner throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Banner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asakura moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asakura. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asakura.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asakura throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner. #T2#
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura misses with a shot to the body
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asakura!
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Banner's side.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Banner moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banner if he has to take too many more of those.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Banner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Mikuru Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner slips a straight right by Asakura.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Banner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikuru Asakura.
Well Banner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner!
A pretty intense looking Lamont Banner took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Asakura slips under a jab.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura tries to land a body kick
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura throws a lazy body kick
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
And Asakura responds with a good body kick, but Little manages to step out the way in time.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Little counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asakura's head.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Asakura catches Little right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick.
Little misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Little is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little scores with a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Little defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Little in his tracks.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Little counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Little swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Little missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Little sees coming a mile off.
Little smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Little is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Little throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Little.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little scores with a jab to the head.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Little avoids it.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Little lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Asakura
and Little counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Little avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Little misses its target.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asakura.
Little lands with an overhand left.
Asakura throws a push kick but Little slaps the foot to one side.
Little lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand. #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Little throws a body shot but no joy.
Little throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Little throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Little throws a sloppy body shot
and Asakura counters with a body kick that stops Little in his tracks momentarily.
Asakura throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Little on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Asakura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Little forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Little lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Little on the inside.
Little prevents Asakura from breaking the clinch.
Little scores with a shoulder strike.
Little lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little is trying to pull guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Little keeps him there for the moment.
Asakura seems to have recovered his senses.
Little lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Little lands a left hand.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Little blocks it.
Little lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Little pushes Asakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura looks winded!
Asakura tries to break free but Little pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Little.
Little softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Little makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deandre Little dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Little drops Asakura with a big left hand! Asakura is injured, injured bad! Little jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Little!
A victorious Deandre Little thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Prince throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prince off to one side.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prince's head.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura lands with a cross. #CL2#
Prince closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Prince.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.#TD2#
Prince manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prince 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.
Asakura wants to stand but Prince is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU#
Asakura stands up and waves to Prince to follow him.
Prince takes one to the chin there.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prince! But no joy.
Prince drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Asakura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Prince takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Prince's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prince scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Prince looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asakura!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince happy to just control the position for now.
Prince wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prince tries to advance to mount but Asakura denies him.
Asakura is trying to control Prince's posture but Prince avoids it.
Asakura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Prince has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Prince is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Asakura's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura tries to bench press Prince off him but Prince keeps the position.
Prince tries to advance to mount but Asakura denies him.
Prince tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prince taking a breather here.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Prince scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Prince politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prince prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asakura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Asakura is letting Prince control him for a moment.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Prince seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Asakura trying to remain calm as Prince controls from the top position.
Prince connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Asakura some visible discomfort.
Prince tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asakura is looking for a sweep.
Asakura struggling a bit here.
Asakura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Prince thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prince is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Prince has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Asakura is looking to control Prince's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asakura avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with the combination.
Prince is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prince gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Prince takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Prince sees coming a mile off.
Prince changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Prince holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asakura is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Asakura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prince. #T1#
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Prince digs a right hand into Asakura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asakura's gas tank.
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prince is defending well.
Prince tries for a takedown but Asakura manages to get underhooks.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Prince is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asakura after a bit of a struggle.
Asakura tries to circle away but Prince has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Prince shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prince drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura wants to stall.
Prince wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prince has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asakura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prince keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura is pressed up against the cage. Prince has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asakura down to the mat. Asakura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince is breathing heavily.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikuru Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prince walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Asakura catches Prince right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prince crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asakura - the referee stops the clock and Prince gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asakura. Prince manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Asakura.#ROC#Prince is rocked!
Asakura circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Prince to the canvas! Prince doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Asakura keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikuru Asakura!
An out of breath Mikuru Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Lee lands with a right hand.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Asakura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asakura.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Lee was just out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. #KD2#
Lee cracks Asakura with an uppercut from hell and Asakura crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lee's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Asakura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Asakura wriggles free and stands up.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asakura.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
A combination from Asakura does no damage.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Nathan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura staying out of range there.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
As Lee looks to move away, Asakura throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asakura to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Asakura defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee slips a jab from Asakura.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a leg kick.
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Lee misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Lee misses with a left hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee looks winded!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Jab by Asakura.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Asakura tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asakura jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Asakura slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Asakura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Lee misses.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Lee throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Mikuru Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Lee was just out of range.
Asakura moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Asakura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Asakura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asakura.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Asakura scores with a nice body kick.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Asakura lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee swings widly with a right hand
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Asakura thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee misses the jab.#T3#
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
A big left from Lee misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Asakura scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee misses the jab.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Asakura as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Asakura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Asakura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee misses with a hook.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asakura throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
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!
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Asakura slips a jab from Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Lee tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asakura throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Asakura lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Asakura connects with a high kick.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asakura.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura. #T4#
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses the jab.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Lee's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikuru Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
Nathan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikuru Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikuru Asakura!
Mikuru Asakura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asakura.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asakura thumps Lee with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Asakura takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lee looks to move away, Asakura throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Asakura! Lee dives in looking to finish! Asakura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Asakura goes for a double leg but Suhr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suhr continues to drive forward.
Suhr shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suhr's head.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Suhr has been cut.
Suhr throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Suhr takes the fight into the clinch.
Suhr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asakura pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Suhr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suhr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Suhr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Suhr takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to circle away but Suhr has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Suhr pulls Asakura into guard.
Asakura trying to control but Suhr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Asakura being controlled here momentarily.
Suhr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asakura controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asakura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asakura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asakura stays in close to Suhr's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asakura shoots for a takedown but Suhr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asakura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suhr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suhr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Asakura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Suhr circles away easily
and Suhr counters with a body kick.
Asakura shoots in looking for a takedown but Suhr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asakura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suhr is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Suhr circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suhr is defended easily by Asakura.#T3#
Suhr throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura wants to counter with a clinch but Suhr pushes him away.
Asakura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suhr defends well and Asakura ends up having to push Suhr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suhr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Suhr ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Suhr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Suhr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Suhr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suhr wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Suhr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suhr is breathing heavily.
Suhr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura trying to control but Suhr is working from the bottom.
Suhr wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suhr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Asakura lands a big head kick that sends Suhr tumbling to the mat! Asakura takes a step backwards and waves Suhr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Suhr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suhr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Suhr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Suhr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt.
Suhr misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Asakura counters with a crisp one two that drops Suhr! Asakura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Suhr to his feet! Suhr is in big trouble!
Oh Suhr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura darts in looking for a takedown but Suhr gets double underhooks and turns Asakura into the cage.
Suhr seems to have got his legs back now.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Suhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikuru Asakura.
Suhr throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suhr defends well and Asakura ends up having to push Suhr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Suhr is having none of it. #T1#
Asakura shoots in looking for a takedown but Suhr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asakura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
Suhr shoots and misses
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Suhr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asakura has a takedown stuffed.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Suhr is looking to clinch.
Asakura with the counter takedown but Suhr avoids it easily.
Suhr dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura wants to counter the offense by Suhr and move into the clinch position.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suhr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Suhr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Suhr fails to pull guard.
Suhr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suhr tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Suhr drops back down to his feet.
Suhr stops a takedown attempt from Asakura.
Suhr prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Suhr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suhr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asakura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suhr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asakura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suhr smiles and moves away.
Suhr moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Suhr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asakura circles away.
Suhr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suhr off to one side.
Asakura fails to land the takedown.
Asakura fails to land the takedown.
Suhr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt.
Suhr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Suhr pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Suhr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asakura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Suhr's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Suhr doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suhr.
Harry Suhr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Suhr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suhr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Asakura forces Suhr back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suhr to keep the fight standing.
Suhr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harry Suhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikuru Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suhr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Suhr clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Suhr is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suhr down to the mat. Suhr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suhr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Suhr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Suhr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suhr misses with a head kick.
Suhr doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura tries to clinch but Suhr is having none of it.
Suhr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asakura looks for a takedown but Suhr sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suhr.
Nice sprawl there from Suhr as Asakura shoots in.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suhr is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Suhr circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Suhr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suhr fails to land the takedown.
Suhr keeps the fight on the outside.
Suhr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suhr misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Asakura gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhr is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Asakura wants to control but Suhr is keeping him busy.
Suhr is controlling Asakura's trapped leg to prevent Asakura from advancing to side control.
Suhr is trying to escape back to his feet but Asakura uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Suhr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asakura wants to control but Suhr is keeping him busy.
Asakura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Asakura trying to control the position but Suhr is working away.
Suhr taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suhr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikuru Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asakura 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikuru Asakura!

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