Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Human Trials I
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov throws a head kick that Tzu semi-blocks. #TD2#
Tzu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Tzu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Petrov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tzu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Tzu's takedown attempt.
Petrov pushes Tzu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tzu jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Tzu around his waist. Tzu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov gets through Tzu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Tzu's ribs.
Tzu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tzu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasil Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
Tzu looks winded!
Tzu shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Tzu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Tzu backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Tzu is rocked!
Tzu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tzu is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Tzu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Petrov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tzu drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Petrov follows Tzu to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
After the big win, Vasil Petrov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tokzik Dope L.A. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Tzu goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Tzu sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tzu avoids it this time.
Jones has Tzu pressed against the cage, preventing Tzu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #TD#
Tzu tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Tzu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzu, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Tzu looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones pushing down on Tzu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tzu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions off his back.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tzu's head. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Tzu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is nestled in close to Tzu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tzu defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tzu is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Tzu is working away.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tzu's hands, connecting with Tzu's forehead.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tzu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Jones!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Haley slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tzu wants to clinch.
Haley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tzu.
Tzu misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Haley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tzu won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haley cracks Tzu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haley working the ground and pound from side control.
Haley working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Haley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haley is looking to take a break and control but Tzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Haley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzu is defending well.
Tzu tries to buck Haley off but Haley is having none of it.#SUB2#
Haley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haley trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Haley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tzu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Tzu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haley scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Haley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Haley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tzu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Haley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tzu, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Haley is looking to take a break and control but Tzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haley wants to control but Tzu is keeping him busy.
Haley lands a few punches from side control.
Tzu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Haley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Haley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tzu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tzu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Haley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tzu, who protects the arm well.
Haley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Haley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzu is defending well. #SUB2#
Haley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzu is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Haley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Haley leaves Tzu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tzu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haley defends it nicely.
Tzu has a takedown stuffed.
Haley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu shoots in but Haley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tzu misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Haley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tzu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Haley working for a guillotine from mount but Tzu is in no mood to give up.
Haley looking to control but Tzu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Haley breaks from Tzu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tzu can't escape the position.
Lukas Haley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Haley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tzu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tzu shrugs it off.
Tzu is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Haley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tzu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tzu!
Tzu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Tzu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tzu has managed to get both his arms back between Haley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Haley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Tzu cracks Haley with a solid left hand.
Haley wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment.
Tzu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tzu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haley wants to stand up but Tzu is controlling him.
Tzu connects with a couple of short punches.
Haley wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment.
Tzu scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Haley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tzu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Haley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzu is aware though and is defending well.
Haley is breathing heavily.
Tzu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tzu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tzu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Haley pushes Tzu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tzu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haley's waist but Haley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tzu off to one side.
Tzu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Haley counters with a single leg into guard. Tzu didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Haley drops back looking for a leg! Tzu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzu manages to kick Haley off! Haley jumps back into Tzu's guard. #T4##SUB#
Tzu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haley defends well.
Haley cracks Tzu with a solid left hand.
Haley trying to control but Tzu is working from the bottom.
Haley lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haley's guard. #REVR#
Haley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Haley drops back looking for a leg! Tzu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzu manages to kick Haley off! Haley jumps back into Tzu's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Haley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tzu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haley feints the counter takedown.
Lukas Haley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Haley counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Haley is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tzu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Haley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzu has his foot on Haley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haley works his way back into a safe position though.
Tzu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haley trying to control but Tzu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Tzu.
Haley trying to control but Tzu is working from the bottom.
Haley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tzu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tzu throwing strikes but missing.
Haley is trying to control the position but Tzu postures up.
Tzu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Haley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tzu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tzu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sun Tzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tzu controls Haley momentarily but Haley frees himself.
Haley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haley lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Tzu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Haley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Tzu has his foot on Haley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Haley drops back looking for a leg! Tzu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzu manages to kick Haley off! Haley jumps back into Tzu's guard.
Haley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haley wants to control from the top but Tzu keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tzu's head.
Haley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tzu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Haley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Haley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Haley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haley 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Haley!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Tzu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vrases is fending him off so far but Tzu persists. Nope, Vrases circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vrases gets caught flat footed, as Tzu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vrases utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tzu postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Vrases 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.
Vrases avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vrases really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tzu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tzu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tzu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu is looking to work some ground and pound but Vrases has wrist control.
Tzu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrases pulls Tzu in to control the position.
Tzu postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Tzu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Tzu passes into half guard.
Vrases trying to control from the bottom.
Vrases moves into full guard.
Vrases keeping full guard, as Tzu tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrases can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrases 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrases keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrases managing to control the position.
Vrases looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrases wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tzu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrases trying to control the position.
Vrases is controlling Tzu's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tzu stopping the sweep attempt from Vrases.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tzu clinches.
Vrases managing to block the knees to the body from Tzu.
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Tzu blocks with his arms.
Tzu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases blocks an uppercut.
Tzu is trying to break free.
Vrases lands a left hand. #T3#
Vrases landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sun Tzu has been cut.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Tzu is working for takedown but Vrases is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
Tzu tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vrases. #ROC2#Tzu is rocked!
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Tzu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Vrases lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrases lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tzu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases tries to throw a body punch but Tzu avoids it by throwing Vrases back against the cage.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Tzu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tzu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tzu fails to pull guard.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Tzu's ribcage.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tzu's face.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
I was talking to Tzu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Vrases.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sun Tzu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tzu shoots in but Vrases avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrases sprawls well. Vrases wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzu gets slowly back to his feet.
Vrases tries to clinch up.
Tzu lands with a hook. Vrases tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrases is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vrases clinches up against the cage.
Tzu misses with some punches. #TD#
Tzu has clasped his hands together around Vrases's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrases tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vrases can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Vrases is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzu landing a few strikes.
Vrases managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tzu. #SUB#
Tzu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrases wants to control but Tzu postures up.
Vrases tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Tzu misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Tzu crashes against the mat.
Tzu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vrases tries to improve position but can't.
Tzu in side control, throwing shots but Vrases defends.
Vrases is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzu scoring with punches and elbows.
Vrases has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrases tries to bench press Tzu off him but Tzu keeps the position. #SUB#
Tzu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Tzu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vrases is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrases is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tzu is putting a hurting on Vrases here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tzu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Tzu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrases is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Tzu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrases has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrases is trying to control Tzu's posture but Tzu avoids it.
Tzu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vrases is avoiding damage well.
Tzu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tzu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tzu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vrases rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tzu's guard! Nice work there by Vrases!
Vrases lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sun Tzu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tzu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Tzu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sun Tzu's cut.
That's time! Tzu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vrases closes the distance and pushes Tzu back into the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzu avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Tzu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tzu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vrases scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tzu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzu tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrases lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzu backwards. #T1#
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases working Tzu over with knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases lands a big knee to the head and Tzu goes down! Vrases pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Tzu rushes Cornouhov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tzu manages to pull guard.
Tzu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Tzu is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tzu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tzu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornouhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Tzu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cornouhov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tzu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Tzu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tzu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cornouhov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tzu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sun Tzu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sun Tzu made sure he mentioned Tokzik Dope L.A., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gherman Cornouhov had this to say: 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Nukem there.
Nukem scores with a jab. Tzu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Tzu shoots in and bounces Nukem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nukem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tzu wants to control but Nukem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nukem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Nukem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Tzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nukem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nukem working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Nukem lands with a punch from half guard.
Tzu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nukem wants to pass the guard but Tzu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nukem defends well.
Nukem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nukem passes into half guard.
Well, if Nukem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Tzu is refusing to be controlled, as Nukem sits in half guard.
Tzu tries to get to full guard but Nukem has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nukem trying to pass the guard but Tzu defending well.
Tzu wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well. #SUB2#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Tzu wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well.
Nukem slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nukem is thwarting Tzu's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sun Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tzu closes the distance and clinches.
Tzu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Nukem. #T4#
Tzu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nukem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nukem effectively controlling the action here.
Nukem scores with a shot to the side of Tzu's head.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Tzu avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Nukem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tzu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nukem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nukem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tzu shoots in for a double leg but Nukem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Nukem as Tzu shoots in.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Sun Tzu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nukem defends it nicely.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
Nukem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tzu misses with a takedown
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu darts in looking for a takedown but Nukem gets double underhooks and turns Tzu into the cage.
Nukem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzu has time to react.#ROC#Tzu is rocked!
Tzu shoots in looking for a takedown. Nukem tries to sprawl out of it but Tzu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nukem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Nukem tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzu.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Tzu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown but Nukem shows good takedown defense.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tzu is defended easily by Nukem.#KD#
Nukem lands a big shot that drops Tzu! Can he finish him?
Our spies down at at Banzai Combat Academy LA inform us that Tzu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nukem postures up and lands a big shot to Tzu's brow.
Nukem seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nukem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Nukem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzu is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tzu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nukem is aware though and is defending well.
Tzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem stays in close to Tzu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nukem wants to pass the guard but Tzu is keeping the position.
Nukem seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nukem pushing down on Tzu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tzu trying to hold on to Nukem's head to control him but Nukem postures up.
Nukem is pressing down on Tzu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tzu is holding on for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tzu is looking for a sweep. Nukem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nukem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tzu gets full guard.
Nukem with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nukem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nukem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzu keeping moving, preventing Nukem from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nukem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzu can do to turn this around?
Tzu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Tzu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nukem sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a submission of some sort.
Nukem keeping control of the position.
Nukem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nukem tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzu is trying to work for a kimura but Nukem is defending well. #T1#
Nukem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzu is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a kimura but Nukem is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a kimura here.
Tzu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nukem defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nukem is doing well to control the position and prevent Tzu from advancing to side control.
Nukem is looking for a sweep. Tzu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a kimura but Nukem is defending it quite comfortably.
Nukem tries to get to full guard but Tzu has control of the leg.
Nukem is pressing down on Tzu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nukem wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Tzu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nukem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tzu has Nukem in his guard.#REVR#
Nukem trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nukem's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nukem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nukem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzu is retaining full guard.
Nukem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tzu is trying to control the position but Nukem postures up.
Nukem controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Tzu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nukem as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu misses with a series of wild punches.
Sun Tzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tzu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.

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 Duke Nukem.
Well Nukem 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Kawasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kawasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzu manages to avoid it.
Tzu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kawasaki sprawls and moves away.
Tzu shoots in but Kawasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kawasaki stalks Tzu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzu's face. Tzu staggers backwards, shaken.
Tzu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawasaki throws out the jab.
Kawasaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tzu dives in and grabs Kawasaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawasaki pushes down on Tzu's head and hops out.
Tzu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawasaki sprawls well. He's pushed Tzu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tzu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawasaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Tzu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tzu passes Kawasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tzu is trying for a kimura here. Kawasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tzu wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sun Tzu!
Sun Tzu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tzu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzu has hold of Ah Mau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ah Mau seems comfortable defending it but Tzu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ah Mau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ah Mau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tzu couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sun Tzu!

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