Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2024

#R1#
Boss shoots and misses #TD2#
and Dee Dee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boss's guard.
Boss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee Dee is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Dee wants to stand but Boss is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Boss has his feet on Dee Dee's thighs here. He's pushed Dee Dee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dee Dee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Final Boss!
Post fight, an emotional Final Boss said 'I just whooped your candy asssss'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Baddey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasparas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baddey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasparas tries to counter by clinching up but Baddey breaks away and moves out of range.
Baddey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baddey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasparas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasparas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baddey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey swings for the body but Kasparas moves out of range.
Baddey misses with a double jab
and Kasparas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Thadd Baddey has been cut.
Baddey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Baddey looks to land a combination. Kasparas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baddey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baddey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baddey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddey.
Kasparas lands a nice looking body shot.
Baddey looks winded!
Baddey tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasparas misses with a shot to the body
and Baddey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baddey misses with a body shot.
Baddey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baddey misses with a few strikes there.
As Baddey tries to get set, Kasparas tries to push him back and clinch up but Baddey manages to avoid the attempt.
Kasparas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparas misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kasparas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddey.
Baddey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddey misses with a low kick.
Baddey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasparas misses with a straight right.
Baddey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baddey swings for the body but Kasparas moves out of range.
Kasparas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparas.
Thadd Baddey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kasparas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasparas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kasparas breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kasparas misses the shot to the body.
Baddey checks a low kick from Kasparas.
Baddey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kasparas rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasparas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Kasparas rushes Baddey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasparas lands a left hand.
Kasparas pushes Baddey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasparas scores with a shot to the side of Baddey's head.
Good body shot from Kasparas.
Kasparas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasparas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Kasparas.
Kasparas stalls. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasparas is stalling here.
Kasparas lands a right hand.
Kasparas slowing the pace effectively.
Baddey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasparas is defending well for now.
Kasparas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kasparas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasparas stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gwendylyn Kasparas.
Kasparas throws a series of punches but Baddey moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kasparas.
Baddey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwendylyn Kasparas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thadd Baddey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baddey throws a series of punches but Kasparas avoids them all with ease.
Baddey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasparas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baddey ducks under a wild hook from Kasparas.
Despite the aggression on Baddey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baddey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baddey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thadd Baddey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baddey lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey with the inside leg kick.
Thadd Baddey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baddey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Kasparas. #T1#
Kasparas throws a hook to the side of Baddey's head but Baddey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasparas slips a jab and a cross from Baddey.
Kasparas half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasparas. Baddey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasparas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baddey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baddey is breathing heavily.
Baddey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasparas back to the cage. Baddey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#KD#
Kasparas cracks Baddey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kasparas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baddey to stand back up!#ROC#Baddey is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baddey throws a leg kick but Kasparas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kasparas throws a hook to the side of Baddey's head but Baddey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baddey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kasparas drops Baddey with a big left hand! Baddey is injured, injured bad! Kasparas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwendylyn Kasparas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smarty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Smarty decides to stand back up. Smarty steps back and let's Tlaloc get back to his feet.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smarty goes for a double leg but Tlaloc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tlaloc continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Smarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tlaloc tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SU2#
Smarty decides to stand back up. #TD#
Tlaloc feints and as Smarty raises his hands in defense, Tlaloc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smarty is wriggling around but Tlaloc manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Tlaloc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Smarty manages to get to full guard.
Tlaloc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Smarty kicks Tlaloc off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smarty looking to score a takedown here. Tlaloc is defending well but Smarty drives through and ends up in Tlaloc's guard.
Tlaloc working a defensive guard here.
Tlaloc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2##SU2#
Smarty stands up and waves to Tlaloc to follow him.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smarty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tlaloc avoids it really well and circles away.
Tlaloc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Tlaloc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smarty manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tlaloc throws an elbow that misses. Smarty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tlaloc's guard. Nice move by Smarty!#REVB##SU2#
Smarty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Tlaloc fails with the takedown
and Smarty counters with a left to the body.
Tlaloc is breathing heavily.
Smarty darts in looking for a takedown but Tlaloc gets double underhooks and turns Smarty into the cage.
Tlaloc throwing a counter right hand but Smarty manages to avoid it.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shocka Smarty.
Tlaloc shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Tlaloc with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smarty.
Tlaloc appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Tlaloc fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smarty sprawls well initially but Tlaloc persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tlaloc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tlaloc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Smarty works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tlaloc is looking to work some ground and pound but Smarty has wrist control.
Smarty wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smarty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tlaloc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tlaloc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tlaloc throws an elbow that misses. Smarty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tlaloc's guard. Nice move by Smarty!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shocka Smarty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tlaloc shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Smarty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tlaloc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tlaloc throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Tlaloc is trying to hold Smarty in close to prevent damage but Smarty has managed to pass into half guard.
Shocka Smarty has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Smarty stands up and beckons Tlaloc to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a takedown. Smarty tries to sprawl out of it but Tlaloc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smarty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smarty shoots in looking for a takedown but Tlaloc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smarty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smarty is trying to defend but Tlaloc finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smarty kicks Tlaloc off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We've been told by Tlaloc's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smarty is trying to defend but Tlaloc finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smarty has one foot on Tlaloc's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smarty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Tlaloc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smarty's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smarty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smarty 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.#T3#
Tlaloc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smarty works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smarty has his foot on Tlaloc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tlaloc works his way back into a safe position though.
Smarty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tlaloc is one step ahead there.
Tlaloc throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tlaloc works over Smarty with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Tlaloc stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Smarty has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tlaloc manages to get his head free but now Smarty has transitioned to an armbar! Tlaloc grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Smarty! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shocka Smarty!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc was interviewed post fight and said 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'.

Event: The Island Season 15, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrison punishes World's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Harrison there.#KD2#
Harrison drops World with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but World looks back up at him and smiles so Harrison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#World is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
World walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Harrison! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Harrison!
Michael Harrison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Meat Muncher closes the distance but Dee Dee moves to the side #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
Meat Muncher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Meat Muncher wants to control but Dee Dee postures up.#SU#
Dee Dee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Meat Muncher misses with a body punch #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dee Dee wants to stand but Meat Muncher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dee Dee won't allow Meat Muncher to sweep him here.
Dee Dee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Dee Dee gets to his feet. Meat Muncher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meat Muncher fails with a takedown attempt.
Meat Muncher misses with a takedown #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
Meat Muncher tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Meat Muncher tries to hold on but Dee Dee postures up.
Meat Muncher is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Meat Muncher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Dee Dee is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dee Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meat Muncher.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Meat Muncher.
Meat Muncher moves to clinch but Dee Dee breaks away #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dee Dee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meat Muncher on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee Dee wants to stand and escape but instead Meat Muncher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dee Dee keeping full guard, as Meat Muncher tries to pass. #T3#
Dee Dee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meat Muncher is controlling him. #SUB2#
Meat Muncher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dee Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dee Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Dee Dee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dee Dee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meat Muncher controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meat Muncher tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee Dee is retaining full guard.
Dee Dee is looking to stand up but Meat Muncher isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meat Muncher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee Dee.
Meat Muncher wants to clinch#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meat Muncher won't be happy with that. #SU#
Dee Dee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Dee Dee 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#
Dee Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Meat Muncher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Meat Muncher #TD#
so Dee Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dee Dee wanted to stand there but Meat Muncher had control of the position.
Meat Muncher is pulling down on Dee Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee Dee, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Muncher looking for a sweep. Not yet Meat Muncher, not yet. #T1#
Dee Dee wants to get up but he can't break Meat Muncher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Meat Muncher looking for a sweep. Not yet Meat Muncher, not yet.
Billy Dee Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meat Muncher working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meat Muncher shoots in but no luck this time.
Meat Muncher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meat Muncher shoots in but no luck this time.
Dee Dee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Meat Muncher.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meat Muncher misses with the body kick#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dee Dee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Dee Dee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Meat Muncher to get to his feet.
Dee Dee moves out of range as Meat Muncher strikes.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Meat Muncher avoids it well and moves away.
Meat Muncher misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
Meat Muncher wants to get back to his feet but Dee Dee drags him back down.#SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand back up. Dee Dee steps back and let's Meat Muncher get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meat Muncher or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee Dee, which made it look bad. #T3#
A low kick from Meat Muncher misses #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meat Muncher won't be happy with that.
Meat Muncher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Meat Muncher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU#
Dee Dee stands up and beckons Meat Muncher to his feet.
A head kick by Meat Muncher misses #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Meat Muncher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee Dee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meat Muncher controls Dee Dee momentarily but Dee Dee frees himself. #T4#
Dee Dee wants to get up but he can't break Meat Muncher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Meat Muncher controlling Dee Dee's posture. #SU#
Dee Dee stands up from Meat Muncher's guard - Dee Dee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Meat Muncher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meat Muncher looks for a takedown but Dee Dee sprawls well.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Meat Muncher is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Dee Dee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Meat Muncher shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meat Muncher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Meat Muncher is quick to defend against it.
Meat Muncher swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meat Muncher is looking to regain half guard here but Dee Dee keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand back up. Dee Dee steps back and let's Meat Muncher get back to his feet.
Dee Dee leaves Meat Muncher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Muncher closes the distance and clinches up with Dee Dee, looking for a takedown. Meat Muncher pushes Dee Dee against the cage but Dee Dee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dee Dee feinted with a counter takedown.
Billy Dee Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Meat Muncher.
Meat Muncher shoots in and drives through. Dee Dee sprawls well.
Dee Dee tries to counter with a takedown but Meat Muncher is quick to defend against it.
Meat Muncher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Meat Muncher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Dee Dee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meat Muncher's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Dee won't allow Meat Muncher to sweep him here. #SU#
Dee Dee stands up from Meat Muncher's guard - Dee Dee perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Meat Muncher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dee Dee kicks off Meat Muncher and gets to his feet.
Dee Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meat Muncher.
Dee Dee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Meat Muncher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meat Muncher shoots for a takedown but Dee Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dee Dee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meat Muncher.
Meat Muncher with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Dee Dee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meat Muncher's guard.#SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meat Muncher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Meat Muncher misses with a takedown #TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Dee Dee stands up.
Meat Muncher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
Meat Muncher misses with a double jab.
Dee Dee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Meat Muncher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meat Muncher is defended easily by Dee Dee.
Dee Dee attempts a counter takedown but Meat Muncher avoids it well and moves away.
Meat Muncher dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meat Muncher doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Dee Dee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Dee Dee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Meat Muncher swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Dee Dee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meat Muncher's guard.
The Meat Muncher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Dee Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Dee Dee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dee Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dee Dee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dee Dee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Ripley looks to throw the jab but Smarty is out of range.
Ripley leaves Smarty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripley.#TD#
Smarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Smarty decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smarty's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Shocka Smarty has been cut.
Ripley cracks Smarty with an open hand slap.
Smarty shoots in for a takedown but Ripley shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Ripley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smarty.
Ripley throws out a counter right but Smarty avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shocka Smarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripley tries to bum rush Smarty with a series of wild strikes but Smarty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley tries to bum rush Smarty with a series of wild strikes but Smarty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smarty ducks under a wild hook from Ripley.
Smarty blocks a jab.
Ripley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Smarty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ripley tries to kick Smarty off in order to stand up. Smarty Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Smarty decides to stand back up. Smarty steps back and let's Ripley get back to his feet.
Ripley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smarty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ripley circles away.#T2#
Smarty slips under a jab.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Smarty avoids nicely.
Ripley throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Smarty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Smarty decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ripley, up you get!
Ripley swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Smarty counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ripley is kicking away at Smarty from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Smarty grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Ripley trying to push Smarty off... Ripley taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Shocka Smarty!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Baddey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sorry.
Sorry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baddey cracks Sorry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Baddey gets tackled into the cage by Sorry. Sorry maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sorry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baddey preventing the sweep.
Baddey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sorry trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorry has Baddey pulled in close to control his posture.
Sorry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sorry 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baddey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Baddey is predictable there
and Sorry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sorry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baddey defends it nicely.
Baddey throws out a counter right but Sorry avoids it with no problem.
Baddey lands with a kick to the temple. Sorry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thadd Baddey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Baddey tries to keep at a distance but Sorry has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sorry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sorry misses with a takedown attempt - Baddey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oops Sorry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses
and Sorry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baddey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Baddey as Sorry shoots in.#KD2#
Baddey lands a big head kick that sends Sorry tumbling to the mat! Baddey takes a step backwards and waves Sorry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sorry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorry is aggressively charging in as Baddey backs up avoiding any damage. Baddey tosses out a jab and Sorry runs right into it face first! Sorry is out cold! Baddey dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sorry's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thadd Baddey!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense.
Barton shoots in but Baddey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baddey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baddey's waist but Baddey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barton off to one side.
Baddey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Baddey stuffs the takedown.
Baddey throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
It looked like Barton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baddey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey throws a leg kick but Barton sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Barton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barton showed some decent athleticism there.
Baddey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddey tries to kick Barton off but Barton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barton is looking to take a break and control but Baddey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barton 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.
Barton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baddey's head.
Barton trying to mount his opponent but Baddey defends it.
Barton controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Barton stands up from half guard.
Baddey throws a sloppy head kick and Barton moves out of range easily.
Barton closes the distance and clinches up with Baddey, looking for a takedown. Barton pushes Baddey against the cage but Baddey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Barton drives through with a takedown into Baddey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Barton 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.
Barton pushes down on Baddey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barton is controlling the pace.
Baddey is refusing to be controlled, as Barton sits in half guard.
Barton working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baddey is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Barton decides to stand up.
Barton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baddey but Baddey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baddey misses with a low kick.
Barton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baddey's waist but Baddey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barton off to one side.
Baddey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Baddey tries to sprawl but Barton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barton wants to control but Baddey is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baddey's head.
Barton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Stephen Barton will probably get the nod.
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#
Barton cracks Baddey with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Thadd Baddey has been cut.
Barton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baddey sprawls well. Baddey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barton gets slowly back to his feet.
Baddey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Baddey misses
and Barton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddey tries to score with a low kick but Barton moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Baddey. Those never looked like landing.
Baddey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baddey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baddey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barton checks it well.
Barton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baddey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddey. #TD#
Barton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baddey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barton is in Baddey's guard.
Baddey is breathing heavily.
Baddey being controlled here, momentarily.
Baddey wants to stand up but Barton is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Barton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Barton gets to his feet - Baddey follows without any prompting.
Baddey is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Barton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baddey keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barton trying to control but Baddey is working from the bottom.
Barton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Barton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Barton with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baddey avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Barton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baddey to the mat! Baddey manages to get full guard.
Baddey has momentary wrist control but Barton slips an elbow through the middle.
Barton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Barton stands up and waves to Baddey to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Barton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thadd Baddey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baddey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Baddey as Barton shoots in.
Barton blocks a head kick by Baddey. #TD#
Barton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barton trying to control the position but Baddey is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Barton decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton looks for a takedown but Baddey sprawls well.
Baddey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A head kick misses from Baddey.
Baddey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baddey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Baddey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barton moves out of range as Baddey strikes.
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown. Baddey tries to sprawl out of it but Barton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baddey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barton.
Baddey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baddey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thadd Baddey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Baddey misses with a double jab
and Barton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Baddey is looking for the big counter here.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baddey misses with an uppercut. Barton saw that one coming.
Barton fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barton or perhaps it was just good defense by Baddey, which made it look bad.
Barton dives in and grabs Baddey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baddey pushes down on Barton's head and hops out.
Stephen Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Baddey tries a head kick but it misses.
Barton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barton has a takedown stuffed.
Baddey looks to score with a jab to the body but Barton is just out of range.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baddey counters with a three punch combo that has Barton backing up. Barton nods at Baddey to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Baddey.
Thadd Baddey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barton is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Barton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thadd Baddey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thadd Baddey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Barton!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 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.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dee Dee on his heels. He'll look to pass Dee Dee's guard now, I'm sure.
Dee Dee is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Queen looking to improve position, pressing down on Dee Dee's thigh with his hand. Dee Dee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Queen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Queen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dee Dee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Dee Dee!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smarty tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smarty has his takedown stuffed
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Smarty with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trae Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shocka Smarty.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smarty.
Smarty with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smarty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smarty fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Smarty looks winded!#T1#
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smarty doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Smarty has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smarty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smarty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smarty momentarily.
Smarty misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Smarty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Smarty is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shocka Smarty has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smarty is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor steps in with a hook that catches Smarty right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Taylor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smarty looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trae Taylor!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Mccoy misses with a double jab.
Mccoy misses with the combination.
Mccoy swings widly with a right hand
and Baddey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mccoy swinging wildly here.
Mccoy misses with the combination.
Baddey unleashes a big counter combination but Mccoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baddey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccoy.
Mccoy scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Thadd Baddey has been cut.#TD#
Mccoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baddey to the ground. Mccoy is now in Baddey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddey keeping moving, preventing Mccoy from controlling successfully.
Baddey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccoy.
Mccoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baddey has wrist control.#T1#
Baddey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baddey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mccoy is controlling him.
Mccoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baddey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baddey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mccoy misses with the combination.
Baddey lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Braeden Mccoy has been cut.
A lazy left from Mccoy finds it's target.
Mccoy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Baddey feints a jab promting Mccoy to slip. Baddey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mccoy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baddey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baddey. Mccoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baddey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mccoy.
Baddey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baddey misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mccoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mccoy Throws a clean left jab. Mccoy Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Baddey's chin! Baddey crumbles to the ground and Mccoy follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mccoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Braeden Mccoy!
Braeden Mccoy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 SuperHeavies
Date: Apr 20, 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.#TD#
Spence closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. World did well to prevent Spence getting side control.
World wants to get back to full guard.
World is pressing down on Spence's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spence is fighting to break World's control of his arms but World is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spence is looking to stand up but World won't let him.
World pulls Spence in to control the position.
World is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of World the control monster continue. Boring.
Spence wants to control from the top but World keeps moving. #T1#
Spence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because World is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
World is pulling down on Spence's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that World 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.
Spence tries to stand but World is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
World pulls Spence in close to his closed guard and prevents Spence from doing any damage or advancing position.
World 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.
World is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
World is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
World keeps trying to improve his position.
World trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Spence gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. World manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
World looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spence is one step ahead there.
World is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from World.
Spence wants to control from the top but World 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.
World bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spence's guard. #REVB#
Spence wants to stand but World is controlling the position.
Spence wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
World slips nicely into half guard.
World perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World trying to mount his opponent but Spence defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spence's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Spence.
I was talking to Spence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
World takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.
World is breathing heavily.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##TD#
World gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
World keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully.
World wants to sweep here but Spence controlling him for the moment.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World 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.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World can do to turn this around?
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Spence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. World manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Spence postures up.
World manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
World trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World 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. #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.
World prevents Spence from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
World postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of World, into his guard. #REVR#
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Spence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for World on the ground.
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position.
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shocking World'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into World's ribcage.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Spence working World over with knees to the body.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence.
World takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye. #BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with World against the cage.
World takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. World lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Shocking World's cut even more.
Spence stalling.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
World tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Spence lands a knee to the head.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch. #CL#
Spence clinches up with World and pushes him back against the cage.
Spence landing knees to the head. #CUT#The cut above Shocking World's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees to the body from Spence. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. World won't want to take too many of those.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence with a knee to the head.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Bautista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smarty tries to avoid it but Bautista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smarty to the ground. Smarty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smarty attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smarty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bautista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bautista is looking to regain half guard here but Smarty keeps moving and retains side control.
Bautista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bautista is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bautista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Smarty decides to stand back up. Smarty steps back and let's Bautista get back to his feet.#TD#
Smarty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bautista was covering up waiting for the punch and Smarty finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Bautista is looking for a triangle but Smarty pushes his legs off easily.
Smarty wants to stand but Bautista is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bautista is striking from the bottom but Smarty uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bautista gets full guard.#SU#
Smarty stands and steps away. Bautista gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Smarty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bautista!#T2#
Smarty gets to mount! Bautista was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU#
Smarty stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Smarty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bautista is trying to escape back to his feet but Smarty uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bautista looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Smarty stands up. #TD#
Smarty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bautista's half guard.

Bautista pushes Smarty off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Bautista gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smarty to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bautista manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Smarty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Smarty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bautista clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SU#
Smarty has Bautista's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Smarty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bautista kicks off Smarty and gets to his feet. #TD#
Smarty gets a double leg takedown into Bautista's guard.
Bautista is wriggling around but Smarty manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Bautista looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smarty passes into side control!
Bautista is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel Bautista will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Smarty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bautista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bautista looks to move to half guard but instead Smarty has passed into mount! Damn!
Bautista is trying to stand up.
Bautista is in all sorts of trouble here. #SU#
Smarty stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Smarty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bautista misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bautista looking for subs from the bottom but Smarty mounts him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bautista tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Bautista wants to control but Smarty is having none of it.
Manuel Bautista has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Smarty is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Smarty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bautista is trying to stand up here but Smarty is controlling him well.
Bautista lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB2#
Bautista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bautista is looking for a sweep. Smarty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Smarty stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Smarty scores with a takedown into Bautista's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Bautista has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smarty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bautista.#SU#
Smarty decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bautista to his feet. #TD#
Smarty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smarty showed some decent athleticism there.
Bautista is looking to get back to is feet but Smarty passes into side control. #T3#
Smarty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bautista on the ground.
Bautista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smarty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bautista is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bautista working to try and regain half guard.
Bautista is trying to reverse the position but instead Smarty has taken his back - oops!#SU#
Smarty gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go! #TD#
Bautista gets caught flat footed, as Smarty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bautista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smarty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Bautista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smarty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smarty stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.#SUB2#
Bautista looking for a guillotine here but Smarty defends easily. #SU#
Smarty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shocka Smarty dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Smarty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smarty lands in his opponent's guard.

Bautista manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Smarty is trying to trip Bautista. He has hold of a leg but Bautista is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smarty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Smarty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bautista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smarty has managed to get both his arms back between Bautista's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bautista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smarty stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.#SU#
Smarty decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bautista, up you get! #T1##TD#
Smarty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bautista is looking to regain half guard here but Smarty keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Smarty stands up and beckons Bautista to his feet.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Smarty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bautista won't be happy with that. #SU#
Smarty stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Smarty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smarty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smarty has control of an arm but Bautista manages to advance to Smarty's back!
I really don't envy Smarty right now.
Bautista looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bautista scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smarty is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Bautista working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Bautista has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smarty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Bautista tightening his grip on Smarty, looking for the choke. #T3#
Bautista punches the canvas rather than the man.
Smarty tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bautista can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smarty is looking to escape.
Smarty is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bautista lands a big elbow.
Bautista lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bautista cracks Smarty with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smarty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bautista wants to control the pace but Smarty is squirming around nicely.
Bautista controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Bautista swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smarty is now in Bautista's guard. A big mistake from Bautista there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Bautista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bautista 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Bautista!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manuel Bautista made sure he mentioned BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Yergin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yergin lands a jab to Dee Dee's midsection.
Yergin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.
Yergin pushing down on Dee Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Dee Dee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yergin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dee Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yergin is defending well.
Yergin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yergin has Dee Dee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dee Dee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yergin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Yergin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee Dee tries for a takedown but Yergin manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Yergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Dee Dee.
Yergin can't find room to land a body shot as Dee Dee controls the action.
Yergin tries to circle away but Dee Dee has him pinned against the cage.
Dee Dee tries to score a body lock takedown but Yergin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee Dee has Yergin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yergin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dee Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yergin tries to pull guard but Dee Dee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dee Dee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yergin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee Dee looks winded!
Yergin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yergin slips a nice elbow through Dee Dee's hands, connecting with Dee Dee's forehead.
Dee Dee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Yergin wants to pass the guard but Dee Dee is defending well. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee Dee defends it well. #SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yergin.
Yergin prevents Dee Dee from standing back up. #SUB#
Yergin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee Dee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yergin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dee Dee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dee Dee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dee Dee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yergin tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin tries to improve position but can't.
Yergin is working hard here to advance position.
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin manages to get back to half guard.
Yergin wants to improve his position but Dee Dee is controlling well. #SUB#
Yergin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee Dee pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yergin is trying to maintain the position but Dee Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yergin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yergin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yergin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yergin dives in and grabs Dee Dee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dee Dee pushes down on Yergin's head and hops out.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee Dee's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Yergin 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##TD#
Yergin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yergin is in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yergin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Yergin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yergin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dee Dee won't allow it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yergin throws a head kick but Dee Dee moves out of range.
Dee Dee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yergin defends it well.
Daniel Yergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Dee as Yergin shoots in.
Yergin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee Dee circles away.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin scores with a takedown into Dee Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yergin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee Dee is retaining full guard.
Yergin throws a big right hand that misses.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Dee Dee gets to his feet - Yergin follows without any prompting. #T1#
Dee Dee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yergin to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee pushes Yergin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee Dee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yergin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yergin looking to score a takedown here. Dee Dee is defending well but Yergin drives through and ends up in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee kicks Yergin off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yergin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Yergin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is working for an americana but Dee Dee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Yergin was thinking about the submission.
Dee Dee wants to stand up but Yergin is controlling him.
Billy Dee Dee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yergin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dee Dee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yergin, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Yergin looking for subs off his back but Dee Dee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dee Dee tries to stand and escape but Yergin is controlling the position.
Yergin trying to control from the bottom.
Dee Dee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yergin controls his leg. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Yergin is controlling Dee Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee Dee from advancing to side control.
Yergin trying to get back to full guard but Dee Dee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yergin tries to hold on but Dee Dee postures up.
My spies in Banzai Combat Academy LA inform me that Dee Dee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yergin is looking to get to half guard.
Yergin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dee Dee is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Dee Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yergin misses with a head kick. #TD#
Yergin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dee Dee kicks off Yergin and gets to his feet. #TD#
Yergin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dee Dee pushes Yergin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel Yergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yergin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Yergin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee Dee is trying to buck Yergin off.#SUB#
Yergin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yergin with the ground and pound but Dee Dee regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Dee Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Yergin is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Yergin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee Dee is just riding it out for now. Yergin eventually gives up the hold.
Yergin drops an elbow to the side of Dee Dee's head. #T2#
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.#ES2#
Dee Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yergin misses with a wild combination.
Dee Dee feints the counter takedown.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt - Dee Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Dee Dee tries to sprawl but Yergin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yergin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Yergin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee Dee defending well though.
Dee Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yergin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Yergin looking for a submission but Dee Dee manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dee Dee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yergin won't allow Dee Dee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yergin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dee Dee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dee Dee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dee Dee! #REVB#
Yergin tries to buck Dee Dee off but Dee Dee is having none of it.#T4#
Yergin holds on to Dee Dee's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yergin is looking for a sweep.
Yergin wants to control but Dee Dee postures up.
Yergin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dee Dee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yergin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dee Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Yergin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dee Dee to the mat! Dee Dee manages to get full guard.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dee Dee tries to stand but Yergin is controlling from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dee Dee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Montes rushes World and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
World avoids a punch combination nicely.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
World avoids the head kick by Montes.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World on the side of the head.
Sheldon Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
World takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montes lands with a kick to the temple. World shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Montes prevents the takedown attempt.
World goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
World on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montes. #CL2#
World tries to keep at a distance but Montes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Montes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montes with a jab.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Montes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montes throws a head kick but World moves out of range. #CL2#
Montes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with World, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Montes has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
Montes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and World counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
World working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks World politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. World prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
World is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montes looks calm but he's in trouble here. World gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! World lets go of the hold and Montes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shocking World!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2024

#R1#
Sharr Ikk misses with a double jab.
Sharr Ikk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Some wild striking there from Sharr Ikk.
World is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sharr Ikk misses with a combination #TD2#
and World counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
World pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharr Ikk is keeping the position for now.
World showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sharr Ikk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharr Ikk tries to get out of the position.
World passes Sharr Ikk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
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.
World is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
World looking to secure an arm triangle but Sharr Ikk defends it well.
World is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
World controlling the pace for now.
World is looking to work his way around to Sharr Ikk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
World controlling from the full mount.
Sharr Ikk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
World swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shocking World!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Yang throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and World counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by World.
World tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
Yang keeping moving, preventing World from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yang holds on and takes a little breather.
Yang is trying to keep World in close. #SUB2#
Yang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but World is defending well. Yang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! World has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Layne Yang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Sharr Ikk takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharr Ikk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
World has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharr Ikk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharr Ikk leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Sharr Ikk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharr Ikk stalks World and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into World's face. World staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharr Ikk throws a nice looking combination but World bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane Sharr Ikk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharr Ikk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. World doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharr Ikk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And World tries to counter it with a takedown but Sharr Ikk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharr Ikk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
World regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sharr Ikk being controlled here momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now World is on top in guard. #REVB#
World is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
World forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
World has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sharr Ikk defend it? World steps over the head and cranks it - Sharr Ikk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for World!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shocking World!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baddey swivels and escapes.
Baddey is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kim. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baddey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baddey, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baddey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Kim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baddey has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baddey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kim is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baddey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kim gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baddey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kim lets go of the hold and Baddey can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Kim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tresette shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. World is trying to defend but Tresette finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
World is looking for a sweep. Tresette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
World regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tresette trying to control but World is working from the bottom.
Tresette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with World. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
World 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.
World avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tresette wants to control from the top but World keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as World holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World'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.#T1#
World preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tresette stopping the sweep attempt from World.
World controlling the position.
World manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tresette manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
World forces his way into half guard.
Tresette wants to improve his position but World is controlling well.
Tresette wants to control but World is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
World tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tresette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tresette trying to hold on to World's head to control him but World postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
World passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tresette! #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
World is working for a guillotine from mount but Tresette frees his head quite easily.
Tresette is looking to improve his position but World isn't that keen on the idea.
World controlling his opponent. #SUB#
World looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tresette prevents World from taking his back.#T4##SUB#
Tresette tries to improve his position but World has taken his back! World has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tresette tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! World pushes Tresette away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shocking World!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Lazendic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smarty.
Smarty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazendic.
Smarty shoots in and drives through. Lazendic sprawls well.
Smarty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazendic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smarty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Smarty looking to score a takedown here. Lazendic is defending well but Smarty drives through and ends up in Lazendic's guard.#SUB2#
Lazendic wants to reverse the position here. Smarty has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lazendic is forced to tap! Lazendic looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shocka Smarty!

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