Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mcgregar moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mferi digs a good hook to Mcgregar's body.
Mcgregar is breathing heavily.
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Mferi drops Mcgregar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mcgregar looks back up at him and smiles so Mferi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Mcgregar is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Corner Mcgregar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Mcgregar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mferi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgregar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgregar seems to have got his legs back now.
Mferi lands a slapping body shot.
Mferi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mferi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgregar doesn't seem bothered though.
Mferi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Mcgregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgregar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mike Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Mcgregar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mferi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mferi!
Corner Mcgregar spoke after the fight, saying 'Your woife is in me dms!!'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Mate throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mate won't be happy with that.
Mate bucks up and tries to throw Rivera off but instead Rivera has got his back!
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
It looks like Rivera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mate is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate is trying to stand back up.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rivera. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate tries to roll but Rivera sticks to his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera keeps control of the position easily here as Mate tries to buck him off.
Mate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyler Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera moves away from the strike by Mate.
Mate misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mate!
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mate looks to move to half guard but instead Rivera has passed into mount! Damn!
Rivera controlling from mount.
Rivera takes Mate's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Mate wants to get back to his feet.
Mate is in bad spot here. #T3#
Rivera is not going to allow Mate to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Rivera.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyler Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rivera moves out of range of the leg kick from Mate.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mate instigates a clinch.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mate gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Rivera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivera manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Mate.
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Let's hope that Rivera 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.
Mate wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mate tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rivera.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
Mate can't escape the position. #T3#
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rivera the control monster continue. Boring.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Rivera!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Xornimada drops Garcia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garcia looks back up at him and smiles so Xornimada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Russell Garcia has been cut.
Garcia walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garcia limp body while Xornimada jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Hayden fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. #TD2#
Hayden gets caught flat footed, as Zakrzewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakrzewski.
Hayden 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.
Hayden is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Hayden is working an open guard so Zakrzewski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.#T1#
Hayden fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zakrzewski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hayden is having none of it.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Hayden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zakrzewski stalks Hayden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayden's face. Hayden staggers backwards, shaken.
Zakrzewski has a takedown stuffed.
Keaton Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice body punch from Zakrzewski.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt - Zakrzewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayden tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayden to the ground. Hayden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense.
As Zakrzewski tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Zakrzewski manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.#CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.#T3#
Zakrzewski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayden pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Hayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zakrzewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zakrzewski's defenses. #BC#
Hayden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zakrzewski rushes Hayden and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hayden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zakrzewski regains guard.
Hayden is looking to stand up but Zakrzewski won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hayden is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayden is just riding it out for now. Zakrzewski eventually gives up the hold.
Hayden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Hayden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hayden leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch up but Hayden keeps it at a distance.
Zakrzewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keaton Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Hayden clinches. #T1##TD#
Hayden wants the takedown. Zakrzewski is fighting it off but Hayden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zakrzewski's guard against the cage.
Hayden postures up.
Zakrzewski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Zakrzewski working for a triangle but Hayden defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Zakrzewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hayden wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zakrzewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Zakrzewski wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy.
Hayden wants to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski advances to full mount.
Hayden is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zakrzewski working the ground and pound effectively.
Zakrzewski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayden is looking to improve his position but Zakrzewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski tries to control but Hayden wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zakrzewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
Zakrzewski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zakrzewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zakrzewski somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hayden counters by moving into the clinch.
Keaton Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#BC#
Hayden breaks the clinch.
Keaton Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.
As Zakrzewski looks to move away, Hayden throws a big counter combo but Zakrzewski just gets out of the way.#T1#
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Hayden decides to stand back up.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zakrzewski but Zakrzewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hayden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayden lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Zakrzewski is trying to break free.#TD#
Hayden jumps guard. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakrzewski passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden can't do much from the bottom here.
Zakrzewski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
Zakrzewski tries for a kimura but Hayden is defending well.
Hayden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zakrzewski advances to full mount.
Hayden is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden is working hard here to advance position.

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 Keaton Hayden.
I think Zakrzewski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Krzysztof Zakrzewski!

Event: MFC-8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Hayden wants to clinch up but Peramaki keeps it at a distance.
Hayden looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Peramaki connects with a jab.
Hayden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peramaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden glances at the clock... BAM! Peramaki nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hayden crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hayden is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 60
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Gayman lands a big head kick that sends Mate tumbling to the mat! Gayman takes a step backwards and waves Mate back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mate is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lester John Mate has been cut.
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Mate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gayman.#CL2#
Gayman closes the distance and clinches.
Gayman is leaning against Mate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gayman breaks from the clinch.
Gayman seems to be stalking Mate here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mate drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bongolongo Gayman!

Event: FCL - 39
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Mcgregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bike works Mcgregar's body with a nice hook.
Mcgregar takes one on the button.
The Bike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bike misses the target.
The Bike misses the shot to the body.
Mcgregar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bike.
The Bike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgregar. The Bike does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgregar at a distance.
Mcgregar looks winded!#KD#
The Bike lands a big uppercut and Mcgregar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mcgregar looks OK. The Bike waves Mcgregar back to his feet!#ROC#Mcgregar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Corner Mcgregar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bike knocks out Mcgregar with a massive right hand! The ref tackles The Bike before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. The Bike picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miketh The Bike!
Miketh The Bike seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Corner Mcgregar had this to say: 'Your woife is in me dms!!'.

Event: MFC-5
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hageman fails with the takedown.
Hayden looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Hageman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hageman pushing down on Hayden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hayden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Hageman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 48
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Brown.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Knees to the body from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Brown.#ROC2#Garcia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Russell Garcia has been cut.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Brown cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown drops Garcia with a big left hand! Garcia is injured, injured bad! Brown jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Brown!

Event: MFC-4
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hayden gets the takedown into side control.
Hayden working away.
Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayden is controlling Zakrzewski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
Hayden is looking to escape.
Zakrzewski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zakrzewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski prevents Hayden from standing back up.
Hayden is looking to get back to full guard here but Zakrzewski has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayden has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayden keeps working.
Hayden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy.
Zakrzewski cracks Hayden with a big right hand but Hayden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hayden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zakrzewski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zakrzewski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zakrzewski trying to control the action but Hayden is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Zakrzewski stands up.
Zakrzewski fails with the takedown.
Hayden tries to counter with a takedown but Zakrzewski is quick to defend against it.
Hayden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakrzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakrzewski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Zakrzewski is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Hayden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zakrzewski misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zakrzewski.
Hayden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keaton Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#TD2#
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zakrzewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zakrzewski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
Hayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zakrzewski on the ground.#T4#
Zakrzewski stops Hayden from getting back to his feet.
Zakrzewski is trying to control. Hayden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zakrzewski working Hayden over with strikes.
Zakrzewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayden's head.
Zakrzewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayden's head.
Hayden is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zakrzewski scores with a head kick. Hayden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayden is fending him off so far but Zakrzewski persists. Nope, Hayden circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zakrzewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keaton Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range. #T1#
Hayden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Hayden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zakrzewski's guard.

Zakrzewski has his feet on Hayden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zakrzewski. That's going to slow Hayden down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zakrzewski.#CL#
Hayden has Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hayden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zakrzewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayden controls his hands.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position but instead, Hayden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zakrzewski into the cage.#TD#
Hayden has clasped his hands together around Zakrzewski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hayden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hayden just content to control the position.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakrzewski keeps working. #T3#
Hayden working the strikes but Zakrzewski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Zakrzewski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Zakrzewski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden wants to stand and escape but instead Zakrzewski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakrzewski cracks Hayden with a good jab.#TD#
Hayden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakrzewski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakrzewski is looking for a sweep.
Zakrzewski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hayden throws a strike but Zakrzewski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski is trying to keep Hayden in close. #T1#
Zakrzewski has a closed guard, preventing Hayden from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayden's guard. #REVB#
Zakrzewski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayden trying to strike off his back.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden wants to get back to his feet but Zakrzewski passes into half guard.
Zakrzewski stalling.
Hayden scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zakrzewski manages to mount him! #T3#
Zakrzewski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zakrzewski controlling from the full mount.
Hayden tries to control the position but Zakrzewski now has his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hayden is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Zakrzewski gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Hayden is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Zakrzewski is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krzysztof Zakrzewski!

Event: FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Apuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgregar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgregar misses with a straight left.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Mcgregar counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mcgregar tries to keep at a distance but Apuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apuro pushes Mcgregar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgregar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apuro backwards.
Apuro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgregar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Apuro scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro works the jab nicely.
Mcgregar misses with a right hand #TD#
and Apuro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcgregar wants to get back to his feet but Apuro passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Mcgregar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Apuro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgregar's head.
Well, if Apuro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Apuro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgregar for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcgregar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgregar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apuro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcgregar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgregar looks winded!
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Mcgregar's hands, connecting with Mcgregar's forehead.
Apuro is taking a breather. Mcgregar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Apuro. #T3#
Apuro lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mcgregar quite badly. Mcgregar pulls Apuro in close trying to recover. Apuro postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mcgregar on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mcgregar doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Corner Mcgregar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your woife is in me dms!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Hayden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Hayden shoots in.
It looked like Sanders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mitch Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanders shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayden eats them both and turns towards Sanders to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders stalks Hayden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayden's face. Hayden staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayden tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Mitch Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hayden scores with a push kick.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden. #CL2#
Hayden clinches up against the cage.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Hayden is controlling him.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch.
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Hayden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayden tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayden backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hayden shoots in and bounces Sanders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Sanders has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hayden has passed into side control.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden just content to control the position. #SU2#
Hayden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanders to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hayden clinches with his opponent.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayden wants a takedown.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hayden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitch Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Sanders.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hayden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanders's half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hayden is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanders back against the cage.
Hayden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hayden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayden has Sanders pushed against the cage.
Sanders stops a takedown attempt from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Hayden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanders regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayden is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Hayden 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.
Hayden trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayden on the ground.
Hayden landing with the ground and pound.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #SU2#
Hayden gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitch Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Sanders misses with the combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
A punch combination from Sanders misses. #CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hayden landing knees to the head.
Hayden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayden is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Hayden ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
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!
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Sanders shows good takedown defense.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Sanders 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayden controls the pace.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayden trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Keaton Hayden has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayden drops back looking for a leg! Sanders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanders manages to kick Hayden off! Hayden jumps back into Sanders's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hayden lands a couple of digs.
Hayden stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hayden controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.#SU2#
Hayden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanders to his feet.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Hayden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayden. #TD2#
Hayden successfully pulls guard.
Sanders tries to stand but Hayden is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders won't allow Hayden to sweep him here. #T3#
Hayden pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hayden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hayden working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hayden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keaton Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Hayden backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Sanders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2024

#R1#
Zhang misses with a body shot #CL#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayden.
Hayden goes for a takedown attempt but Zhang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhang counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Zhang gets caught flat footed, as Hayden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hayden dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Hayden decides to stand back up.
Hayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Zhang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hayden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Zhang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhang wants to control the position but Hayden says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hayden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hayden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Hayden is trying for a kimura here. Zhang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hayden wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keaton Hayden!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Hayden stuffs the takedown attempt from Cloud. Cloud gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Cloud gets caught napping as Hayden dives in and scores a takedown. Cloud manages to retain guard.
Hayden chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cloud has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hayden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cloud has tightened it up now! Hayden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Poyzan Cloud!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hayden gets a clinch. #BC#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tung tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hayden manages to move to mount!
Hayden dominating with strikes here.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Hayden avoids the attempt from Tung to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Tung is looking to improve his position but Hayden isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Hayden avoids the attempt from Tung to control.
Hayden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Tung is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hayden is staying active.
Hayden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Tung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Tung flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tung wants to control but Hayden is having none of it.
Tung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Tung looks winded!
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Tung tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.#T3#
Hayden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hayden prevents Tung from getting the reversal.
Hayden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hayden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tung manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tung seems a little lost for a moment, as Hayden dominates the positioning.#T4##SU#
Hayden decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Hayden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tung to the ground. Hayden is now in Tung's guard.#SU#
Hayden gets to his feet. Tung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tung is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hayden is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tung to the mat. Tung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayden wants to stand but Tung is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Hayden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hayden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.
Hayden trying to mount his opponent but Tung defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hayden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tung sees it coming and defends easily.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tung can do to turn this around?
Hayden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Tung taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but Tung defending well. #SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.
Tung is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tung trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up. #SUB#
Hayden is working for a kimura but Tung is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayden is controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayden is pressing down on Tung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tung is holding on for now.
Keaton Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tung defends it well.
Tung trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tung wants to get back to full guard.
Hayden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tung, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Hayden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hayden shoots in and bounces Tung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Tung 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.
Tung trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayden trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Tung is defending well.
Hayden controlling the pace.
Hayden tries to pass to full mount but Tung defends it. #T3#
Hayden is working hard here to advance position.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keaton Hayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Tung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Tung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayden 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. #SUB2#
Tung has his foot on Hayden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayden works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayden's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Hayden!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatherer has Hayden pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayden wants to stand but Gatherer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hayden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatherer on the ground.#SUB2#
Gatherer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hayden frees his head nicely. Oh but Gatherer has switched to an armbar! Hayden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hunter Gatherer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Sanches clinches with his opponent.
Hayden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanches changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayden tries for a takedown but Sanches circles away easily
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanches looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanches, not yet.
Sanches keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanches pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Sanches 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.
Sanches wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sanches shoots in and bounces Hayden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a triangle but Sanches pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanches throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sanches slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayden has Sanches pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hayden is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanches! #T4#
Hayden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanches is fending him off so far but Hayden persists. Nope, Sanches circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanches wants to clinch.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but Sanches sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glitterson Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Sanches shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayden sprawls well. He's pushed Sanches's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Sanches closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden won't allow Sanches to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanches wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayden keeps working.
Hayden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glitterson Sanches dominated that round.
That's time! Sanches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanches circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Hayden.
Sanches fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanches shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanches swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hayden closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches has had enough of the clinch but Hayden keeps him there for the moment.
Sanches working hard to break the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Sanches won't allow it. #TD2#
Hayden jumps into guard, dragging Sanches to the mat. #T1#
Sanches preventing the sweep.
Sanches trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden controls Sanches momentarily but Sanches frees himself.
Sanches working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Sanches from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanches defends well.
Hayden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanches dives into side control.
Hayden can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanches just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanches is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Hayden wants to control but Sanches postures up.
Hayden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanches. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hayden is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Sanches gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Glitterson Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Sanches saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
Sanches moves in looking to clinch but Hayden pushes him off.
Glitterson Sanches is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanches is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanches tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range.
Sanches fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayden fails to land the takedown.
As Hayden backs away, Sanches returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Glitterson Sanches is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayden showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanches wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanches manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keaton Hayden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanches moves in looking to clinch but Hayden pushes him off.
Hayden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Hayden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hayden lands a takedown into guard.
Sanches wants to control but Hayden passes easily into half guard.
Sanches misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hayden is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Hayden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanches defending well though.
Sanches avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayden.
Hayden is looking to advance position but Sanches won't allow it.
Sanches is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hayden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hayden wants to stand up but Sanches has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sanches is not content to let Hayden control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanches is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanches is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanches shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayden sprawls well. He's pushed Sanches's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanches pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanches.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanches closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
As Sanches backs off Hayden throws a huge counter combo but Sanches manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glitterson Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanches avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Sanches darts in and clinches Hayden up against the cage.
Sanches prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD#
Sanches pulls guard successfully.
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanches lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sanches showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayden working a defensive guard but Sanches passes into half guard. #T4#
Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanches throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayden is trying to maintain the position but Sanches is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanches 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 Glitterson Sanches.
Well Sanches has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glitterson Sanches!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mate takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Frost tries for a takedown but Mate manages to get underhooks.
Mate prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Mate prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abram Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost just leaning against Mate, taking a breather.
Mate fails to pull guard.
Mate can't break the clinch.
Mate gets underhooks to prevent Frost's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Mate tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Mate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frost.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost taking a breather.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost is working for takedown but Mate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mate taking a breather.
Mate tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Mate back against the cage.
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mate after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Mate tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mate tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frost.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost just leaning against Mate, taking a breather. #T3#
Mate managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Mate wants to stall.
Frost keeps control of Mate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mate dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Frost stalls.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mate won't want to take too many of those.
Frost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mate prevents it.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
Frost tries a body shot but Mate blocks it. #T4#
Mate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost can't get the takedown.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Mate, against the cage.
Frost can't get the takedown. #TD#
Frost wants the takedown. Mate is fighting it off but Frost persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mate's guard against the cage.
Frost lands a couple of digs.
Frost is pushing down on Mate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mate is fighting to maintain full guard but Frost has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frost lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abram Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Mate instigates a clinch.
Mate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mate missing with knees to the body.
Mate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frost is pushing Mate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost has Mate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Mate jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abram Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mate is breathing heavily.#TD#
Frost has picked Mate up - he's going for a ride! Frost dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Frost has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frost punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Frost is landing with some decent strikes but Mate is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frost pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frost punishing his opponent with strikes.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate can do to turn this around?
Frost connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Mate is rocked!
Frost lands a big shot to the head and Mate winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abram Frost!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hearns avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hearns stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearns connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Hearns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearns manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearns finish him?
Hearns throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Garcia stumbling backwards into the cage! Garcia bounces back off the cage towards Hearns, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hearns lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hearns celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hagler Hearns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch successfully.
Munyentwali wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayden won't allow it. #BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Munyentwali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munyentwali.
Munyentwali cracks Hayden with an open hand slap.
Munyentwali lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Keaton Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Munyentwali as he connects with a hook.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Munyentwali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munyentwali continues to drive forward.
Munyentwali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munyentwali scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munyentwali feints a jab promting Hayden to slip. Munyentwali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hayden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munyentwali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munyentwali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hayden is able to avoid easily.
Munyentwali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hayden takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Munyentwali misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Munyentwali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munyentwali scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one.
Munyentwali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Hayden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munyentwali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayden is in Munyentwali's guard.

Munyentwali pushes Hayden off and scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayden. Munyentwali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mihigo Munyentwali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayden lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Munyentwali wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Hayden dives in for a single leg takedown but Munyentwali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Munyentwali lands with an overhand left.
Munyentwali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munyentwali as he avoids it easily.
Munyentwali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihigo Munyentwali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
Hayden fails with the takedown
letting Munyentwali counter with a right hand.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Munyentwali.
Munyentwali lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayden off the cage and back into range.
Hayden looks for a takedown but Munyentwali sprawls well.
Hayden looks winded!#T3#
Munyentwali catches Hayden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayden checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayden.
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Munyentwali scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Munyentwali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munyentwali sizes up Hayden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Munyentwali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munyentwali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munyentwali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!#T4#
Hayden ducks right into an uppercut from Munyentwali.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Munyentwali finish him?
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munyentwali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.
Munyentwali dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!
Hayden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Munyentwali.#KD#
Munyentwali lands a big right hand that sends Hayden crashing to the mat! Munyentwali stays standing though and waves Hayden back to his feet!
Hayden has his takedown stuffed
enabling Munyentwali to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Munyentwali scores with a counter punch that sends Hayden to the canvas! Munyentwali smells blood - he's punishing Hayden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hayden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihigo Munyentwali!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mate rushes Chapman and presses him up against the cage.
Chapman goes for a takedown attempt but Mate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mate moves into the clinch.
Mate prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mate.
Mate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Chapman gets control of Mate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chapman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chapman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mate should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chapman has tightened it up now! Mate should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chappy Chapman!

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