Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dibiassi is out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Dibiassi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Dibiassi shrugs off. #T1#
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones prevents Dibiassi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a swing at Dibiassi's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Jones is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps control of Dibiassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dibiassi controls the action. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones cracks Dibiassi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Dibiassi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.#CL2#
Dibiassi gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dibiassi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dibiassi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dibiassi. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibiassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
It looked like Dibiassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones wants to clinch but Dibiassi slips to the side
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones working aggressively here. #BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dibiassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dibiassi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dibiassi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dibiassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dibiassi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Dibiassi is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has Dibiassi pressed against the cage, preventing Dibiassi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Dibiassi against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dibiassi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dibiassi blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jones has Dibiassi up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dibiassi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
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!
Jones gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dibiassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibiassi. #T4#
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Verse scores with a jab to the body.
Verse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espinosa.
Espinosa wants to clinch but Verse slips to the side
and Verse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verse clobbers Espinosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Espinosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verse throws a body kick that misses.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses
and Verse counters with a stiff right hand.
Verse moves out of range of the body kick from Espinosa.
Verse is looking to counter punch.
Verse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Espinosa.
Christopher Espinosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verse swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Espinosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verse avoids it really well and circles away.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Verse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Verse does no damage.
Verse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Verse takes a swing at Espinosa's ribcage but misses.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Verse.#T2#
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Verse as Espinosa shoots in.
Verse connects with a crisp jab.
Espinosa throws a solid leg kick but Verse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Espinosa.
As Espinosa looks to move away, Verse throws a big counter combo but Espinosa just gets out of the way.
Espinosa avoids the body shot from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse wants to control the position but Espinosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Verse is breathing heavily.
Verse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espinosa is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Espinosa decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Verse avoids the body shot from Espinosa. #TD#
Verse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verse lands in his opponent's guard.
Espinosa has his hands on Verse's head, controlling the position.
Verse tries to stand but Espinosa is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Verse avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Verse stands and steps away. Espinosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Verse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espinosa manages to avoid it.
Espinosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Verse misses the target.
Verse throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verse scores with a jab. Espinosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Verse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Verse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Espinosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Espinosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Espinosa with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Espinosa instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Espinosa breaks from the clinch.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espinosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verse throws a nice looking combination but Espinosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinosa feints the counter takedown.
Verse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espinosa can do to turn this around?
Verse misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Espinosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.#CL2#
Espinosa closes the distance and clinches.
Espinosa tries to pull guard but Verse holds him up against the cage and eventually Espinosa drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Verse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Verse. #T2#
Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Verse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinosa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verse to counter with a crisp jab.
Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Espinosa pushes Verse up against the cage in a clinch.
Verse lands an elbow inside.
Verse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Espinosa. #T3##BC2#
Espinosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a one-two to the body.
Verse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Espinosa misses with a double jab.
Verse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verse wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verse.
Verse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Verse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Verse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verse.
Verse is trying to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling him.
Espinosa is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Verse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinosa lands a nice elbow.
Verse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Verse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Verse dominated that second round.
That's time! Verse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Verse scores with a jab to the head.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verse as he avoids it easily.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Espinosa fails with the takedown.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Verse cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Espinosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD2#
Espinosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Verse controlling the position.#ES#
Verse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Espinosa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Verse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espinosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks. #CL#
Verse has Espinosa up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Verse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa wants to clinch
and Verse counters with a two punch combo.
Verse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verse but Verse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verse is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Espinosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verse circles away quickly and effectively.
Verse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Espinosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Verse scores with a four punch combination!
Verse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Espinosa tries to keep at a distance but Verse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL#
Verse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Espinosa fails to pull guard.
Verse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy body kick from Espinosa
and Verse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Espinosa thinking.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verse as he jumps to the side.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Verse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Verse!

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

#R1#
Francor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joyce or perhaps it was just good defense by Francor, which made it look bad.
Francor throws a head kick but Joyce moves out of range. #TD2#
Francor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joyce did well to prevent Francor getting side control.

Joyce pushes Francor off and gets back 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!#CL2#
Francor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francor jumps guard but Joyce turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Francor is working for takedown but Joyce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joyce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joyce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francor slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Francor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Joyce shoots and misses
and Francor counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Francor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joyce quickly recovers to half guard.
Joyce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francor's back!
A lull in the action here.
Francor tries to escape but Joyce has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Francor trying to control the position but Joyce manages to sink in the hooks.
Joyce tries to get the hooks in deep but Francor pushed the leg off.
Joyce is not going to allow Francor to sit and survive in this position.
Francor looks winded!
I would not like to be Francor right now. #T2#
Francor covering up well and avoiding damage.
Joyce is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Joyce has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Francor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Joyce gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joel Joyce!

Event: SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Blackwater. Those never looked like landing.
Szewczyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Blackwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szewczyk lands a right hand.
Blackwater takes a shot to the head.
Szewczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Blackwater is rocked!
Szewczyk is working Blackwater over against the ropes.
Blackwater is still on wobbly legs! Can Szewczyk finish him?
Szewczyk digs a right hand underneath Blackwater's ribcage. Blackwater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Szewczyk.
Szewczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szewczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szewczyk creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Blackwater with a big uppercut! Blackwater tries to clinch up but Szewczyk pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Blackwater to the mat! Blackwater covers up and Szewczyk unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dorian Szewczyk!
Dorian Szewczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez lands a head kick. Garrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kamren Garrison has been cut.
A jab lands there for Garrison.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
Garrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Hernandez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Garrison tries to counter with a clinch but Hernandez shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Garrison rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garrison to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Garrison manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Garrison drops Hernandez with a beautiful combination! Hernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrison is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!#T1#
Garrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrison connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hernandez to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Garrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamren Garrison!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
McCallum throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cooke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCallum's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cooke 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.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but McCallum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum is looking to escape.
Cooke trying to mount his opponent but McCallum defends it.
Cooke wants to control but McCallum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum pushes Cooke off looking to stand but Cooke dives back in and keeps control.
McCallum is trying to maintain the position but Cooke is very close to passing his half guard.
McCallum is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
McCallum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCallum has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but McCallum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCallum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooke moves into full mount! McCallum won't be happy about that!
McCallum is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McCallum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##ES2#
McCallum bucks up and throws Cooke to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum is trying to stand back up but Cooke is controlling him
Cooke trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
McCallum pushes Cooke off looking to stand but Cooke dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Cooke is working for a kimura but McCallum is defending it quite comfortably.
McCallum pushes Cooke off looking to stand but Cooke dives back in and keeps control.
McCallum is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but McCallum defends the submission attempt.
Cooke prevents McCallum from standing back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cooke prevents McCallum from improving his position.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
Cooke prevents McCallum from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCallum duly obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCallum throws a combination. Cooke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Cooke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCallum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cooke fails with the takedown.
McCallum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum feints a jab promting Cooke to slip. McCallum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cooke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
As McCallum looks to move away, Cooke throws a big counter combo but McCallum just gets out of the way.#T1#
McCallum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
McCallum throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McCallum has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cooke has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Cooke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cooke manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCallum is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Cooke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Cooke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cooke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
You can see the frustration on McCallum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCallum tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Enzo Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCallum trying to get back to his feet but Cooke is in full control for now. #SUB#
McCallum fending off the submission attempt from Cooke. #SUB#
McCallum is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cooke gets his way!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
McCallum wants to escape the position. #SUB#
McCallum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cooke's arms.
McCallum trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cooke looking to break McCallum's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McCallum remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cooke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McCallum wants to get back to his feet.
McCallum tries to escape but Cooke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
McCallum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cooke's arms. #SUB#
Cooke looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
McCallum trying to get back to his feet but Cooke is in full control for now. #SUB#
Cooke is persistently looking for the submission but McCallum is defending it well.
McCallum trying to get back to his feet but Cooke is in full control for now.
Cooke misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on McCallum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cooke is trying to stick to McCallum's back but McCallum is turning into Cooke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cooke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCallum.
McCallum wants to stand and escape but instead Cooke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallum is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from McCallum. #TD#
Cooke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCallum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCallum is trying to get back to his feet.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working.
McCallum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCallum is being controlled here. #SUB#
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCallum, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke trying to control the position but McCallum is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCallum wants to get back to his feet but Cooke drags him back down.#T1#
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working. #SUB#
Cooke tries for a kimura but McCallum is defending well. #SUB#
Cooke tries for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooke has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCallum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCallum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McCallum is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.#SUB#
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooke prevents McCallum from escaping the position.#SUB#
Cooke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCallum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooke has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCallum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cooke tries for a kimura but McCallum is defending well. #T3#
McCallum pushes Cooke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cooke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
McCallum throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McCallum stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCallum feints a jab promting Cooke to slip. McCallum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cooke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cooke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCallum pinned against the cage. McCallum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
McCallum throws a combination. Cooke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from McCallum is predictable there #TD#
and Cooke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCallum!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryan McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCallum has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCallum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooke 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Cooke!

Event: SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Ahola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sureshot as Ahola shoots in.
Sureshot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sureshot.
Sureshot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sureshot.
Ahola shoots in looking for a takedown. Sureshot tries to sprawl out of it but Ahola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sureshot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Sureshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Ahola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola has his takedown stuffed
and Sureshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola shoots in for a takedown but Sureshot shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sureshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahola.
Ahola shoots and misses #KD#
and Sureshot counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Sureshot lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Lars Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sureshot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sureshot sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Sureshot avoids it this time.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Sureshot finish him?
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sureshot moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahola tries to clinch up but Sureshot circles away and keeps his distance.
Sureshot half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahola! #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahola.
Sureshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahola.
Sureshot throws a big counter combination but Ahola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahola shoots for a takedown but Sureshot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sureshot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahola misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ahola with that takedown attempt.
Ahola shoots and misses
and as Ahola loses concentration momentarily, Sureshot counters with a picture perfect head kick! Ahola goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Sureshot!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Piotr misses with a left hand
and Carswell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carswell misses with the combination.
Carswell moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Piotr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carswell counters with a straight right hand.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piotr lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carswell moves away.
Carswell is looking for the big counter here.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Carswell counters with a three punch combo that has Piotr backing up. Piotr nods at Carswell to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Carswell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Piotr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carswell just content to control the position. #T1#
Piotr is trying to control Carswell's posture but Carswell avoids it.
Carswell is looking to take a break and control but Piotr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piotr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piotr tries to get out of the position.
Piotr keeps Carswell under control for a moment.
Carswell advances nicely into full mount.
Carswell avoids the attempt from Piotr to control.
Carswell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carswell throws some wild stikes that Piotr manages to avoid easily.
Carswell controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Carswell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carswell extends the arm and Piotr is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Carswell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Garrison dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Garrison's head and hops out.
Watson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Garrison throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Garrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Garrison.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Garrison. That snapped Watson's head back.
Garrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrison throws an overhand right that drops Watson like a sack of potatoes! Garrison dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamren Garrison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024

#R1#
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant shoots and misses #CL2#
and Garrison counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrison.
Bryant has Garrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant tries to stall but Garrison uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Garrison effectively controlling the action here.
Garrison stalling the fight. #TD2#
Garrison pulls guard successfully.
Garrison tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bryant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bryant has managed to get both his arms back between Garrison's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Garrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garrison has his hands on Bryant's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Garrison had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryant's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Garrison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Garrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Bryant tries to move into range but Garrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garrison lands a slapping body shot.
Garrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Garrison pushes him off.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant looks to clinch
and Garrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryant under the eye.#T4#
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Garrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garrison wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.#CL2#
Garrison closes the distance and clinches.
Garrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it.
Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant.
Bryant prevents the takedown attempt.
Garrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant. #TD2#
Garrison gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bryant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamren Garrison 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Garrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryant, which made it look bad.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Garrison finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Leandro Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garrison.
Garrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garrison closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Garrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Garrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryant under the eye.
Garrison looks to land a combination. Bryant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Garrison does no damage.
Garrison thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Garrison counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Bryant pulls Garrison into guard.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Garrison decides to stand back up. Garrison steps back and let's Bryant get back to his feet.
Garrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Garrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garrison lands with a left to the head.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Garrison prevents the takedown attempt.
Garrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Garrison.
Garrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bryant wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrison won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Garrison successfully pulls guard.
Garrison is controlling Bryant's posture.#SUB2#
Garrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryant passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamren Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.#CL2#
Garrison clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Garrison keeps him there for the moment.
Garrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garrison tries to pull guard but Bryant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrison is working for takedown but Bryant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leandro Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamren Garrison.
Garrison prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Garrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bryant can't break the clinch.
Kamren Garrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Garrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrison misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant is looking to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrison pinned against the cage. Garrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kamren Garrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Garrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garrison continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Garrison jumps guard.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Garrison is keeping the position.
Bryant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrison seems keen to control Bryant's posture.#T3#
Let's hope that Garrison 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.#SUB2#
Garrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Garrison uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bryant wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.
Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
Garrison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Garrison moves into the clinch.
Garrison is trying to drag Bryant to the mat but Bryant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Garrison to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamren Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamren Garrison!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis pushes Popov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Popov misses with the head strike.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis tries a body shot but Popov blocks it.
Popov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis looks winded!
Nice elbow from Popov.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Popov tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Popov back against the cage.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Popov controls his hands. #KD#
Popov lands a vicious elbow to the side of Davis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Popov tries to finish him with strikes but Davis still seems able to defend himself so Popov steps back and lets Davis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tre Davis has been cut.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Popov finish him?
Popov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Davis! Popov unloads with more strikes and Davis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branislav Popov!
After the fight, Branislav Popov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Garrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Julio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamren Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Julio closes the distance and clinches.
Julio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Julio wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Julio walks away with a smile on his face. Garrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Garrison has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison jumps guard but Julio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garrison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Julio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamren Garrison.
Garrison digs a good hook to Julio's body. #T1##CL2#
Garrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Julio, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrison is trying to pull guard but Julio has him pressed against the cage.
Garrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Garrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Julio fails with a takedown attempt.
Garrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julio throws a quick counter head kick but Garrison was just out of range.
Garrison lands with a cross.
Garrison swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Julio counters by moving into the clinch.
Julio lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Julio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Garrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Julio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Julio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrison throws a leg kick that misses.
Julio throws a quick counter head kick but Garrison was just out of range.
Garrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Julio avoids the head kick by Garrison.
Garrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrison looks winded!
Garrison throws a shot to the body.
Garrison works Julio's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Julio moves into the clinch.
Garrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Julio has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Julio breaks the clinch.
Julio looks for a takedown but Garrison sprawls well.
Julio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garrison but Garrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrison as he jumps to the side.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Julio closes the distance and clinches.
Garrison jumps guard but Julio stands there with Garrison around his waist. Garrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from Julio. #T4##TD#
Julio pulls guard. #SUB#
Garrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Julio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrison has managed to get both his arms back between Julio's legs - danger averted.
Julio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garrison wants to stand and escape but instead Julio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Julio advances position into side control!
Julio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamren Garrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Julio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Julio shoots in and drives through. Garrison sprawls well.
Don Julio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Julio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Julio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garrison but Garrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julio tries to move into range but Garrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garrison.
Nice sprawl there from Garrison as Julio shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Julio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Julio counters with a series of strikes. Garrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Julio.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Julio moves out of range easily.
Garrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Julio.#T1##CL2#
Garrison clinches up against the cage.
Julio is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Don Julio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Julio wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrison can't break the clinch.
Julio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garrison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Garrison.
Garrison slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Julio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Julio.
Julio shoots and misses
and Garrison counters with a three punch combo that has Julio backing up. Julio nods at Garrison to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Julio swings widly with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Julio thinking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Julio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garrison uses from the top position. #SUB#
Julio working for a triangle but Garrison defends it easily.
Garrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Julio working a defensive guard but Garrison passes into half guard.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3##ES#
Julio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Julio is looking to clinch.
Julio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garrison misses with a takedown attempt - Julio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Julio.#CL#
Julio closes the distance and clinches.
Julio stalling in the clinch.
Julio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Julio pulls Garrison into guard.
Garrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Julio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Garrison is looking to stand up but Julio won't let him.
Garrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garrison wants to stand and escape but instead Julio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Julio stands and throws Garrison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Julio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garrison's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Julio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Julio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Julio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garrison is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamren Garrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Julio moves out of range easily.
Julio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Julio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Julio decides to pull guard.
Julio 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.
Julio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Garrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garrison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garrison can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Garrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Julio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Julio is keen to just control but Garrison is a slippery customer.
Julio not doing much here.
Garrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrison is trying to maintain the position but Julio is very close to passing his half guard.
Julio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrison is staying active underneath Julio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Julio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Julio shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrison sprawls well. He's pushed Julio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Julio defending well as Garrison loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Julio.
No luck for Julio with that takedown attempt.
Kamren Garrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Julio takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Garrison.
Julio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Julio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Garrison looks for a takedown but Julio sprawls well.
Garrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrison leaves Julio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Julio fails with the takedown.
Julio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Julio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Julio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garrison 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Julio!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Chace. #CUT2#It looks like Rolly Mcgee has been cut.
Chace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mcgee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Chace counters with a crisp one two that drops Mcgee! Chace thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mcgee to his feet! Mcgee is in big trouble!#ROC2#Mcgee is rocked!
Mcgee is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mcgee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Chace pushes Mcgee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Chace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chace's efforts to push away.
Chace cracks Mcgee with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Chace.
Come on Chace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Chace presses Mcgee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chace is stalling here.
A short right from Chace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chace has Mcgee pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Chace drags the fight down to the ground.
Chace wants to stand up but Mcgee is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chace keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Chace is looking to stand up but Mcgee isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcgee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chace wants to stand and escape but Mcgee is having none of it. #ES2#
Chace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mcgee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chace stalling the fight.
Chace scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Chace is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chace has Mcgee pushed against the cage.#T3#
Chace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgee is working for takedown but Chace is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolly Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chace breaks from the clinch.
Chace's corner calls for a 1-2. Chace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mcgee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chace finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgee's head.
Chace jabs Mcgee to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Chace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Chace. #CL2#
Chace closes the distance and clinches.
Chace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chace lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chace tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it.
Chace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chace struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgee controls his hands.
Mcgee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krispen Chace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolly Mcgee'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.#R2#
Chace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chace digs a good hook to Mcgee's body.
Chace throws a right and a left that Mcgee avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Chace clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Chace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Chace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chace misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Chace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chace.
A short uppercut from Chace.
Chace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krispen Chace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chace digs a right hand into Mcgee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgee's gas tank.
Chace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgees head. #TD2#
Chace jumps into guard, dragging Mcgee to the mat.
Chace wants to stand up but Mcgee is controlling him. #T2#
Chace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Chace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chace manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Chace's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgee prevents Chace from getting back to his feet.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Mcgee 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.
Chace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgee is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mcgee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chace clobbers Mcgee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcgee walks into a straight right hand from Chace.
Krispen Chace seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Chace clinches up with Mcgee and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chace.
Mcgee taking a breather.#TD2#
Chace decides to pull guard.
Chace wants to stand up but Mcgee is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mcgee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgee passes Chace's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chace wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chace wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgee passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee fails to take his opponent's back.
Mcgee won't let Chace get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krispen Chace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolly Mcgee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Chace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chace leaning against his opponent.
Chace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgee blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Chace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chace has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chace stalls.
Chace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chace tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position. #T1#
Chace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chace lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chace.
Chace taking a breather.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chace lands with a left to the head.
Chace stalling against the cage. #T2#
Chace works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches.
Chace lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Chace manages to break the clinch.
Chace moves to clinch but Mcgee breaks away #TD#
and Mcgee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chace won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chace tries to escape but Mcgee is in control.
Chace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chace tries to escape but Mcgee is in control.
Mcgee is working Chace over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Mcgee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee throws an elbow but Chace slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Chace is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mcgee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chace wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mcgee looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mcgee tightening his grip on Chace, looking for the choke. #T4#
Chace is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mcgee working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chace is doing well to defend. Mcgee seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chace is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolly Mcgee!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Turngemaxt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turngemaxt showed some decent athleticism there.
Turngemaxt slows the pace down in half guard.
Turngemaxt passes to side control.
Turngemaxt advances to full mount. #SUB#
Turngemaxt is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Turngemaxt extends the arm and Verse is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furdas Turngemaxt!
Furdas Turngemaxt made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Song misses with a takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Song fails with the takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Dibiassi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Song shoots and misses
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Song is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.#T1#
Dibiassi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Song out cold! Song corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Dibiassi!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Vivar I lands a jab to Carswell's midsection.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carswell.
Vivar I is trying to control Carswell's posture but Carswell avoids it.
Vivar I is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Carswell swings around for an armbar but Vivar I sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carswell's guard.#SUB#
Vivar I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vivar I drops back looking for a leg! Carswell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carswell manages to kick Vivar I off! Vivar I jumps back into Carswell's guard.
Carswell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Carswell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Vivar I drops back looking for a leg! Carswell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carswell manages to kick Vivar I off! Vivar I jumps back into Carswell's guard. #SUB2#
Carswell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vivar I defends well.#SUB2#
Carswell working for submissions but it's allowed Vivar I to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vivar I works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vivar I prevents Carswell from getting the reversal.
Carswell looks winded!#SUB#
Vivar I swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Vivar I!

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Zousa circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Zousa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwater is trying to defend but Zousa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Zousa is looking for a kimura here.
Blackwater tries to roll over but Zousa keeps him under control.
Zousa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Zousa working Blackwater over with strikes.
Zousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwater pushes Zousa off looking to stand but Zousa dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zousa connects with a nice short shot to Blackwater's temple.
Zousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackwater trying to control here.
Zousa tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zousa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackwater!
Zousa trying to control but Blackwater is having none of it.
Zousa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zousa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zousa extends the arm and Blackwater is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruan Zousa!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dibiassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibiassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dibiassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up.
Donk. Dibiassi catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Dibiassi throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dibiassi lands a jab.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dibiassi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dibiassi pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dibiassi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a push kick but Dibiassi slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dibiassi is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dibiassi is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dibiassi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Dibiassi is trying to improve his position.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson has control of an arm but Dibiassi manages to advance to Jackson's back!
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from getting a body triangle.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Jackson is trying to shake Dibiassi off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dibiassi won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dibiassi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Dibiassi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dibiassi misses with the combination.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Dibiassi moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Dibiassi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Dibiassi with a jab.
Dibiassi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dibiassi's waist but Dibiassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi is looking to clinch.
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 Duane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Dibiassi.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Dibiassi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dibiassi feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Dibiassi's leg. Dibiassi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dibiassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dibiassi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dibiassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Dibiassi.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dibiassi pinned against the cage. Dibiassi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Dibiassi wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Dibiassi throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Dibiassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Dibiassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Dibiassi avoids it.
Dibiassi scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dibiassi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson 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.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dibiassi won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson stops Dibiassi from getting back to his feet.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from improving his position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Dibiassi's hands, connecting with Dibiassi's forehead.
Jackson working Dibiassi over with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Dibiassi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dibiassi.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibiassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Dibiassi avoids it.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Dibiassi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dibiassi.#T1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dibiassi tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dibiassi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dibiassi - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dibiassi. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dibiassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dibiassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dibiassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. #T2#
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Dibiassi scores with a nice strike.
Dibiassi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dibiassi.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dibiassi. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dibiassi. #T3#
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dibiassi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Dibiassi as he checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Dibiassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dibiassi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dibiassi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Dibiassi.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dibiassi works the jab nicely.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Dibiassi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Frost darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Frost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Frost clinches.
Frost jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Frost turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frost manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Frost wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Frost tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Frost trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frost asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frost is controlling him well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Davis is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frost is controlling him well.
Davis seems a little lost for a moment, as Frost dominates the positioning.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Frost creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost stalling.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davis looking to stall. #TD#
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frost 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.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frost's guard.#T4#
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Frost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Frost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Davis pushes Frost off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Frost dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tre Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. #TD#
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Frost getting side control.

Davis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Frost scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Frost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Frost is having none of it.
Frost keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Frost trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Davis has control of Frost's left arm, preventing Frost from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Frost rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Davis tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Davis gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Davis rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frost blocking some punches.
Davis can't break the clinch. #T3#
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Davis is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis is trying to break free.
Frost jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Davis. #T4#
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tre Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Frost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Frost stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Frost shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Davis has his feet on Frost's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Frost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is trying to stand.
Davis wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis'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.
Davis is looking to escape.
Davis is looking to get back to is feet but Frost passes into side control.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is trying to escape the position but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
Davis is trying to buck Frost off.
Frost controls the position.#SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Davis tries to escape but Frost is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis misses with the combination.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Davis has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frost manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Davis tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexander Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Frost stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frost content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Frost.
I think Frost 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Frost!
Post fight, Alexander Frost stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank god, he’s the reason I’m here. God bless y’all'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
Some wild striking there from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wawrzyniak lands with a right hand.
Dibiassi thumps Wawrzyniak with a low kick.
Dibiassi slips under a jab.
Dibiassi walks into a stiff left hand from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Wawrzyniak strikes.
Wawrzyniak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wawrzyniak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dibiassi in his tracks. #CL#
Dibiassi clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawrzyniak lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dibiassi is trying to pull guard but Wawrzyniak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Wawrzyniak has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
A right hand to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Dibiassi jumps guard but Wawrzyniak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dibiassi is trying to pull guard but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dibiassi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.#T3#
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Wawrzyniak pushes him back against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wawrzyniak smiles and moves away. #T4#
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.#CL2#
Wawrzyniak gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wawrzyniak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dibiassi's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Wawrzyniak gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Wawrzyniak has him pinned against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawrzyniak is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak presses Dibiassi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside. #T3#
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibiassi.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Wawrzyniak. #T4#
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Wawrzyniak.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wawrzyniak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dibiassi with a nice calf kick.
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown attempt from Dibiassi. Dibiassi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wawrzyniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dibiassi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dibiassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak.#CL#
Dibiassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wawrzyniak, pushing him back against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawrzyniak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawrzyniak.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak. #T3#
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Wawrzyniak as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wawrzyniak as the two fighters clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T4#
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Wawrzyniak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wawrzyniak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibiassi or not.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wawrzyniak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carswell but Carswell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carswell swivels and escapes.
Vasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patrick Carswell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Vasquez.
Nice sprawl there from Carswell as Vasquez shoots in.
Carswell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez.
Vasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Carswell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carswell has gone for a leg lock! Vasquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carswell's guard.#REVB#
Vasquez won't allow Carswell to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carswell working for submissions but it's allowed Vasquez to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Carswell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Carswell throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Vasquez manages to pass to side control.
Vasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carswell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Vasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carswell is trying to get back to his feet.
Vasquez staying calm.#SU2#
Vasquez stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Carswell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Vasquez scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Carswell has been cut.
Vasquez leaves Carswell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasquez throws a fast counter high kick but Carswell manages to duck under it in time.
Carswell is breathing heavily.
Carswell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasquez misses with a head kick.
Carswell has a takedown stuffed.
Vasquez shoots in but Carswell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carswell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3##TD2#
Vasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Carswell's guard.
Carswell is wriggling around but Vasquez manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Carswell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Vasquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Vasquez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Vasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carswell, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Carswell fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Carswell has the dominant position.
Vasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Carswell has double underhooks.
Carswell fails to pull guard.
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!
Vasquez presses Carswell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carswell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasquez has Carswell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carswell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Vasquez pulls Carswell into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Vasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Carswell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carswell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carswell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carswell misses with a double jab
and Vasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Carswell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Carswell.
Carswell blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carswell shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carswell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasquez is out of range and Carswell settles back down.
Vasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carswell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Carswell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquez is fending him off so far but Carswell persists. Nope, Vasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Carswell.
As Vasquez looks to move away, Carswell throws a big counter combo but Vasquez just gets out of the way.#T1#
Carswell misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Carswell.
Patrick Carswell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Vasquez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Carswell, which made it look bad.
Vasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasquez fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Carswell gets underhooks to prevent Vasquez's takedown attempt.
Vasquez slowing the pace effectively.
Carswell fails to pull guard.
Vasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carswell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carswell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasquez to keep the fight standing.
Carswell is trying to break free.
Carswell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carswell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquez is fending him off so far but Carswell persists. Nope, Vasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Carswell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Vasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez is working for takedown but Carswell is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Vasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquez wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vasquez gets a clinch.
Carswell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquez effectively controlling the action here.
Carswell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Vasquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carswell after a bit of a struggle.
Vasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carswell pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Carswell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Vasquez pushes Carswell off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carswell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Carswell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasquez works Carswell's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Carswell.
A short right from Vasquez.
Carswell is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasquez has double underhooks.
Carswell can't find room to land a body shot as Vasquez controls the action.
Carswell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carswell letting Vasquez take a breather here.#TD2#
Vasquez successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carswell postures up.
Carswell is looking to pass into half guard but Vasquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasquez is in guard.#REVB#
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carswell keeps moving. #SUB#
Carswell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Carswell has his foot on Vasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasquez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Carswell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vasquez escapes and throws Carswell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vasquez moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Vasquez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carswell is surviving well by controlling Vasquez's body position as best he can.
Vasquez content just to control the position here. #T2#
Carswell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
Vasquez punching from mount but Carswell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vasquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richard Vasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Vasquez 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.
Carswell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Carswell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vasquez manages to move to mount!
Vasquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carswell is looking to get to half guard.
Carswell is trying to reverse the position but instead Vasquez has taken his back - oops!
Vasquez has good solid back control here.
Carswell grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Carswell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vasquez's arms.
Vasquez controlling the position well here. Carswell rolled but Vasquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Carswell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vasquez's arms. #SUB2#
Carswell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vasquez misses with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Patrick Carswell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Vasquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vasquez is riding his opponent, not letting Carswell buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Vasquez!

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