Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Jolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Windsor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Windsor moves out of range.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Windsor moves out of range.
Gavin Windsor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolt stalks Windsor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Windsor's face. Windsor staggers backwards, shaken.
Windsor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jolt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Windsor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Jolt backs off Windsor throws a huge counter combo but Jolt manages to avoid it all.
Windsor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Windsor misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Windsor swinging wildly here. #T1#
Windsor misses with a double jab.
Jolt stalks Windsor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Windsor's face. Windsor staggers backwards, shaken.
Windsor wants to clinch.
Jolt throws a solid leg kick but Windsor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jolt.
Despite the aggression on Windsor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Windsor does no damage.
Jolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Windsor misses with a body shot.
Windsor looks winded!
Jolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Windsor. Windsor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Windsor.
Windsor throws a right hand that Jolt ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolt also avoids with ease.
Jolt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
No joy there for Windsor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jolt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Windsor falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Jolt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jolt.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Windsor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jolt controls the pace.
Jolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Jolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Windsor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Jolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Windsor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jolt works over Windsor with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolt wants to control from the top but Windsor keeps moving. #ES2#
Windsor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jolt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Windsor breaks from the clinch.
Windsor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jolt lands a jab to Windsor's midsection.
Windsor tries to clinch but Jolt moves out of range.
Windsor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Windsor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jolt.
Jolt tests Windsor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Windsor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sylvester Jolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Jolt catches Windsor right on the button with a cross.
Jolt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jolt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Windsor back to the cage. Jolt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jolt tries a low kick but Windsor avoids it.
Windsor tries to clinch up but Jolt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Windsor moves into range and clinches up with Jolt.#BC2#
Windsor breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Windsor does no damage.
Jolt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Windsor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jolt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Windsor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Windsor wants to clinch up but Jolt keeps it at a distance.
Windsor is looking to clinch.
Jolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Windsor moves in looking to clinch but Jolt pushes him off.
Jolt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Windsor is breathing heavily.
Jolt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jolt duly obliges.
Sylvester Jolt is winning the standup battle so far.
Jolt moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Windsor is looking to clinch.
Jolt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Windsor takes one to the chin there.
Windsor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Jolt finds it's way through Windsor's defenses.
Windsor shoots for a double leg takedown but Jolt sprawls well. He's pushed Windsor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jolt.
Jolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Windsor blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Windsor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windsor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Windsor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Windsor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Windsor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jolt.
Windsor tries to clinch but Jolt is having none of it.
Jolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Windsor circles away quickly and effectively.
Windsor misses with a takedown attempt
and Jolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Windsor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jolt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Windsor. Those never looked like landing.
Jolt thuds his right hand into Windsor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Windsor tries to bum rush Jolt with a series of wild strikes but Jolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Jolt works over Windsor's head and body with a nice combination.
Jolt misses with a wild combination.
Jolt misses with a two punch combination.
Jolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Windsor misses with a two punch combination.
Jolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jolt.
Jolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Windsor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Windsor.
Jolt misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Jolt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jolt duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolt tries to bum rush Windsor with a series of wild strikes but Windsor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Windsor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Windsor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jolt throws a nice looking combination but Windsor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Windsor's head.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Windsor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jolt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Windsor checks a low kick from Jolt.
Sylvester Jolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Windsor misses with the combination.
Jolt misses with a few strikes there.
Jolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Windsor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Windsor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jolt pinned against the cage. Jolt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windsor throws a right hand that misses
and Jolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Windsor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Windsor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Jolt misses with a two punch combination.
Windsor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Windsor shoots in but Jolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jolt scores with a one two! Windsor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jolt cracks Windsor with an open hand slap.
Jolt misses with a wild combination.
Windsor swinging wildly here.
Jolt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Windsor can do to turn this around?
Jolt jabs Windsor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Windsor tries to clinch up but Jolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Jolt slips a straight right by Windsor.
Jolt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Windsor circles away quickly and effectively.
Jolt connects with a right hand. Windsor shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jolt throws a nice looking combination but Windsor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jolt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jolt lands a really nice looking cross but Windsor seems unphased. #CL2#
Windsor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Windsor has Jolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Windsor.
Windsor can't break the clinch.
Jolt is trying to pull guard but Windsor has him pressed against the cage.
Windsor is trying to pull guard but Jolt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Jolt breaks the clinch.
Windsor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Windsor dodges the punch combination from Jolt.
Jolt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Windsor moves in looking to clinch but Jolt pushes him off.#T4#
Windsor throws a lazy uppercut
and Windsor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jolt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Windsor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jolt throws a nice looking combination but Windsor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Windsor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jolt lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin Windsor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Jolt.
Windsor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Windsor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jolt leaves Windsor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Jolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jolt, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Jolt!

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

#R1#
Dean leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matthew Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dean misses with the head strike.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Dean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Dean.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dean prevents it.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dean avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dean prevents it.
Moore looks winded!
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore tries to clinch there but Dean circles away. #T2#
Moore tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Dean's head and hops out.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moore pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.
Dean wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean is really struggling to control Moore but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES2#
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side. #CL#
Dean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but Dean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore blocking some punches.
Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away. #TD#
Dean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moore's guard.#T4#
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Dean is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully. #SU#
Dean gets to his feet - Moore follows without any prompting. #TD#
Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Dean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dean stops Moore from standing up.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Dean dominated that round.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dean fails to land the takedown.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dean is defending well.
Moore tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore jumps guard but Dean stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Matthew Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dean is defending well.
Moore is breathing heavily.#T1#
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Dean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthew Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dean rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Moore. #T2#
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore has Dean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Dean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
A short right from Dean on the inside.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore looking to throw knees to the head but Dean is blocking nicely.
Dean working aggressively here.
Dean lands an uppercut.#T3#
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Dean lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moore to his knees! Dean keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Dean!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sutherland.
Nejc misses the shot to the body.
Louis Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland slips under a jab from Nejc.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutherland moves out of range as Nejc strikes.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nejc misses with a wild body shot.
Sutherland feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nejc wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Sutherland ducks under a wild hook from Nejc.
Sutherland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nejc pinned against the cage. Nejc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nejc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up with Nejc, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes Nejc against the cage but Nejc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland has his takedown stuffed
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nejc misses.
Nejc tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nejc defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nejc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sutherland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nejc struggling a bit here.
Sutherland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Nejc is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sutherland lands a few punches from side control.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nejc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sutherland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nejc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Nejc is blocking nicely.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
Nejc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Sutherland seems to be working for a kimura but Nejc defends the submission attempt.
Sutherland drops an elbow to the side of Nejc's head.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nejc is refusing to be controlled, as Sutherland sits in half guard.
Nejc is concentrating on defense, preventing Sutherland from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc trying to control but Sutherland postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Nejc dominated that round.
That's time! Sutherland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nejc scores with a nice head shot.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nejc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutherland tries for a takedown but Nejc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nejc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutherland manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nejc. Those never looked like landing.
Nejc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland blocks a jab.
Nejc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nejc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
No luck for Sutherland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nejc.
Nejc misses with a double jab.
Sutherland fails to land the takedown.
Nejc slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutherland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nejc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sutherland under the eye.#T2#
Nejc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Louis Sutherland has been cut.
Nejc throws out a powerful jab.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nejc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutherland.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sutherland is rocked!
Nejc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin Nejc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nejc misses with a straight right.
Sutherland attempts a counter takedown but Nejc avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nejc avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Sutherland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutherland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Sutherland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nejc swivels and escapes.
Nejc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nejc lands a jab to the head.
Nejc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Nejc drops Sutherland with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sutherland! Nejc dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Nejc!
After the fight, Martin Nejc 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: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoodwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hoodwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoodwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoodwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Savage lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hoodwell sprawling to the canvas. Savage follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hoodwell hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage trying to mount his opponent but Hoodwell defends it.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoodwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Hoodwell's head.
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoodwell wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Hoodwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Hoodwell slips a jab and a cross from Savage. #KD#
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Hoodwell with a huge uppercut! Hoodwell goes down! Can Savage finish him? #ROC#Hoodwell is rocked!
Savage gets to his feet and stands over Hoodwell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hoodwell felt that one! Savage unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hoodwell from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
After winning the bout, The Royal Savage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.

Wei has one foot on Nakamura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage. #TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into 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!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei 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.
Wei working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily. #T1#
Wei 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.
Wei pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wei is controlling Nakamura's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#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.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Wei gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Wei manages to retain guard.

Wei pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Wei moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Wei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Wei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wei avoids the head kick by Nakamura. #TD#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Wei with a solid left hand.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #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.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura passes Wei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
Wei is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Wei wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wei is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands a couple of good shots and Wei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Nakamura wants to control but Wei is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nakamura tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke.
Wei trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes.
Wei just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is persistently looking for the submission but Wei is defending it well.
Nakamura is landing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wei wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.#T1#
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wei defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Wei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Wei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.#TD#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wei defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Wei preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Nakamura is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura winds up and cracks Wei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Wei dodges it nicely.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?

And that's the end of the fight!
Rinya Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A very excited looking Rinya Nakamura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MILF 43 Pogie Ve Peck
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Peck misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Pogie.
Pogie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pogie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pogie 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.
Peck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pogie circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Pogie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peck tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Peck won't enjoy being in this position. Pogie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Peck is tapping - it's over boys! Pogie picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Pogie!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Welch. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim 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.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Kim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Welch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Welch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Welch cracks Kim with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily.
Welch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Welch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim looks winded!
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Welch pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch passes Kim's left leg - he's now in 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. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch works his way into full mount!
Welch lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!
Welch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Welch controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch landing strikes from the mount and Kim is in trouble!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Welch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Welch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch 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#
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Kim looking to stall.
Welch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim looks for a takedown but Welch sprawls well.#TD#
Welch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Welch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is breathing heavily.#T1#
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his 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. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!
Welch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch with the ground and pound from mount.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Welch with a couple of short strikes.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Welch finish him?
Welch landing punches.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Welch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Welch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Welch has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Welch breaks from Kim's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch cracks Kim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kim can't escape the position.
Welch looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Welch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Welch maintains control.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Welch lands with some strikes.
Kim is working to get back to half guard.
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Welch has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Welch working the ground and pound effectively.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Welch is looking to control Kim but Kim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kim tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Welch looking to score a takedown here. Kim is defending well but Welch drives through and ends up in Kim's guard.#SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kim has an active guard here but Welch has managed to pass into half guard.
Welch is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch trying to control the pace.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Welch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is not content to let Welch control the position.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Welch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Welch in particular looking to stall.
Welch trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kim covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Welch looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Welch.
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kim hold on? #T4#
Welch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Welch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Kim as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Welch is punishing Kim with some ground and pound.
Good control from Welch.
Kim is keeping busy.
Welch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kim.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kim is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welch defends it well.#TD#
Welch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #T1#
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Welch content to control rather than advance.
Welch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim!
Welch lands with some strikes.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Kim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Kim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Welch trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #SUB2#
Kim looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Welch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim taking shots to the head.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Welch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Welch lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch had his way with Micah Kim in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Welch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch moves nicely into side control.
Welch scoring with punches from side control.
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welch is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Welch is defending it quite comfortably.
Welch is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Welch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kim working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily. #T3#
Welch working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch content to stall in guard here.
Welch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow. #SUB2#
Welch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welch has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Welch passes into half guard.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #T4#
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch working Kim over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baron Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Welch seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Welch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welch, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!
Baron Welch is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Rivera scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Rivera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rivera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rivera tries to buck Thompson off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Thompson has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Rivera taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Thompson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dahan circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner lands an overhand right.
Dahan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Dahan tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. 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.
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Dahan shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
Dahan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dahan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Banner counter with a right hand. #T2#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner tests Dahan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dahan on the side of the head.
Dahan misses with a shot to the body
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Dahan slips the punch.
It looked like Dahan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dahan misses the target.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner tests Dahan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Dahan is out of range.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lands a head shot.
Dahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Dahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #T4#
Banner cracks Dahan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dahan tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Dahan backing up. Dahan nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#TD#
Dahan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Dahan finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Banner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dahan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dahan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banner is trying to escape back to his feet but Dahan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dahan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banner's legs.
Dahan trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T1##SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan 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. #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.
The strikes coming from Dahan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dahan advances nicely into full mount.
The referee warns Banner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Banner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ES2#
Banner bucks up and throws Dahan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan 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.#T3#
Dahan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dahan wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dahan throws an elbow but Banner slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dahan tries to advance to mount but Banner denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Banner.
Dahan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner looks to land a combination but Dahan avoids it well. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dahan doesn't seem phased though.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Dahan saw that one coming.
Dahan attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Dahan has his takedown stuffed
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Dahan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. Dahan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahan throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.#T3#
Dahan darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Dahan into the cage.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Dahan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Dahan successfully pulls guard.
Dahan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dahan's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner looks to land a combination. Dahan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banner throws a combination. Dahan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner!
In his post fight interview, Lamont Banner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Pogie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinkovic scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like George Pogie has been cut.
Pogie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic looks to land a right hand but Pogie moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinkovic. Pogie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pogie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Pogie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pogie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Vinkovic does it's job there.
Vinkovic is stalking Pogie. Pogie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Vinkovic, and it's lights out! Pogie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Vinkovic!
Frane Vinkovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a body shot. #TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Jones 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.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Rivera in close. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Jones.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Jones connects with the punch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Rivera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Fisherman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pogie counters with a single leg into guard. Fisherman didn't expect that. #SUB#
Pogie 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.
Fisherman keeping full guard, as Pogie tries to pass.
Pogie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pogie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fisherman defends it well.
Fisherman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisherman is trying to stand back up but Pogie is controlling him #T1#
Pogie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fisherman is trying to control Pogie's posture. Pogie takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Fisherman! Pogie is rotating here... this could be the end... Fisherman is out! Pogie has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Pogie!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Moore wants to clinch.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Moore got wobbled bad by a big combination! Knight presses forward with punches and knees until Moore stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Moore closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Knight!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Dean tries for a takedown but Sutherland circles away easily#TD2#
and Sutherland counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sutherland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dean tries to get out of the position.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland scoring with some ground and pound.
Sutherland postures up and lands a big shot to Dean's brow.
Sutherland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard.
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutherland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutherland landing with the ground and pound.
Sutherland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutherland throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sutherland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sutherland trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
Sutherland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutherland on the ground.
Sutherland scoring with some ground and pound.
Dean is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sutherland dives into side control.
Dean tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3##ES#
Dean manages to stand up with Sutherland still on his back. Eventually Sutherland drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sutherland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dean to the ground. Sutherland is now in Dean's guard.
Sutherland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Dean wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling the position.
Dean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Sutherland is having none of it. #ES#
Dean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sutherland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sutherland 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#
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Sutherland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sutherland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.#CL#
Dean clinches up with Sutherland and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean working aggressively here.
Sutherland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutherland is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthew Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dean gets a double leg takedown into Sutherland's guard.
Dean chips away with some ground and pound.
Dean lands a couple of elbows.
Sutherland is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Dean trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Dean prevents Sutherland from getting back to his feet.
Sutherland is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean prevents Sutherland from escaping the position.#T3#
Sutherland takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland is pushing Dean's head away, looking to escape. Dean manages to hold on to the position though.
Dean postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean in side control, throwing shots but Sutherland defends.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Louis Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Dean decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Dean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sutherland's guard.
Dean stops Sutherland from standing up. #SUB2#
Dean stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sutherland has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dean manages to get his head free but now Sutherland has transitioned to an armbar! Dean grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sutherland! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Sutherland!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Jolt throws a leg kick
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Jolt's shoulder, as Jolt tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson lands with a right hand.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Jolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jefferson. Jefferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jefferson lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Jefferson finds it's way through Jolt's defenses.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Jolt ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson slips a jab from Jolt.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.#CUT#It looks like Sylvester Jolt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Jolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jefferson misses with a hook. Jolt ducked under it nicely.
Jolt staying out of range there.
Jefferson slips a jab from Jolt.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson tests Jolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Jolt is rocked!
Jolt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Jolt looks winded!
Jefferson lands a jab to Jolt's midsection.
Jefferson cracks a nice hook into Jolt's ribs.
Jefferson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jolt up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jefferson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jolt's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Jefferson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Yan throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Yan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Yan misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Yan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wei.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Yan.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Yan throws a combination that misses
and Wei counters with a series of strikes. Yan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Yan as Wei shoots in.
The fighters circling - Yan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Yan does no damage.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.#T3#
Wei slips a jab from Yan.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Yan.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Wei shoots and misses
letting Yan counter with a right hand.
Yan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Yan. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Yan sizes up Wei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yan throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yan scores with a punch to the head.
Yan looks to land a combination but Wei avoids it well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Yan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yan misses with a double jab.
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Yan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Wei shoots in and bounces Yan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Yan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yan, not yet.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.
Yan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wei passes Yan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei throwing shots but Yan is blocking nicely.
Yan trying to control here.
Wei passes to side control.
Yan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wei misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Wei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
An elbow from Wei crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Yan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yan down.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wei. #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.
Wei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yan tries to get out of the position.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yan is avoiding damage well.
Yan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei throws a strike aimed at the side of Yan's head but Yan avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wei shoots and misses
enabling Yan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quek Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei fails with the takedown.
Yan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Yan, which made it look bad.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a series of punches but Wei moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Yan.#T1#
Yan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wei counters with a straight right hand.
Yan thuds a left hand into Wei's body.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergei Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yan misses with a looping left.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Yan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Yan sprawls well.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Yan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T4#
Yan throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei tries for a takedown but Yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Yan misses.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Yan!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Begaye eats them both and turns towards Thongrak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thongrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Begaye was well out of range. Poor timing from Thongrak.
Thongrak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begaye circles away quickly and effectively.
Begaye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Begaye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thongrak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.#TD2#
Begaye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thongrak's guard.
Begaye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thongrak pulls Begaye in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak keeping moving, preventing Begaye from controlling successfully.
Begaye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thongrak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Begaye has passed into side control. #T1#
Thongrak is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Begaye are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Begaye scoring with punches and elbows.
Begaye landing a few strikes.
Begaye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thongrak taking a bit of punishment here - Begaye scoring with strikes.
Begaye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thongrak tries to improve position but can't.
Begaye tries to score with some ground and pound. Thongrak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Begaye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thongrak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thongrak tries to improve position but can't.
Thongrak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Begaye trying to control the position but Thongrak is working away.
Begaye in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Begaye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thongrak struggling a bit here.
Thongrak is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Begaye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Begaye postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Begaye scores with punches from side control.
Thongrak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Begaye trying to control the action but Thongrak is working from the bottom.
Begaye with the ground and pound but Thongrak regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Thongrak is trying to control but can't.
Thongrak is looking to get back to full guard here but Begaye has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thongrak is looking to reverse the position.
We've been informed that Begaye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Begaye.
Thongrak looks to move to half guard but instead Begaye has passed into mount! Damn!
Thongrak wants to control but Begaye is having none of it.
Begaye is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thongrak can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Begaye has control of Thongrak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thongrak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Begaye loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thongrak scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Begaye land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Begaye stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallulah Begaye!

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ma with a poor takedown
and Hoodwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoodwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ma circles away.
Hoodwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Ma misses. #T1#
Ma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoodwell shoots in and drives through. Ma sprawls well.
Hoodwell avoids the head kick by Ma.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell throws a combination that misses
and Ma counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Ma. Those never looked like landing.
Ma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoodwell scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Ma wants to clinch up but Hoodwell keeps it at a distance.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ma misses with a wild body shot.
Hoodwell with the counter takedown but Ma avoids it easily.
Ma shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ma tries to clinch there but Hoodwell circles away.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Dong Hyun Ma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ma misses with the combination.
Hoodwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Ma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ma looks to throw the jab but Hoodwell is out of range.
Ma misses with a hook
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Ma clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoodwell prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Hoodwell pulls Ma into guard. #ES2#
Hoodwell has his feet on Ma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Hoodwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoodwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoodwell misses with the combination.
Ma is looking for a counter combo.
Ma misses with an uppercut
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoodwell cracks Ma with a good jab.
Hoodwell slips a jab from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ma.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Ma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range.
Ma tries to clinch up.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoodwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Ma throws a big counter combination but Hoodwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Hoodwell dodges the punch combination from Ma.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoodwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoodwell works over Ma's head and body with a nice combination.
Ma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ma misses with a right hand
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Ma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ma swinging wildly here.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Ma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Ma persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoodwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ma throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ma.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.
Ma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell avoids them all with ease.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell misses with a wild combination.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ma throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Hoodwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoodwell. #SUB#
Hoodwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoodwell has managed to get both his arms back between Ma's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hoodwell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ma throws up his legs and catches Hoodwell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hoodwell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ma! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dong Hyun Ma!
After the big win, Dong Hyun Ma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Sutherland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Sutherland seems unphased. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peterson some visible discomfort.
Sutherland working the head and body with strikes.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland is working Peterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sutherland working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peterson wants to control but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with a big right hand but Peterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries to buck Sutherland off but Sutherland is having none of it.
Sutherland lands some shots froms side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Peterson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Sutherland lands a couple of good shots and Peterson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sutherland.
Peterson just trying to survive but Sutherland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Peterson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Melvin Peterson's cut even more.
Sutherland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Sutherland finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Peterson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sutherland!
Sutherland has Peterson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Peterson is trapped and Sutherland is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#The cut above Melvin Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Sutherland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rivera clinches.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Rivera tightens his grip and picks Pereira up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereira manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira wants to hit a sweep here but Rivera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pereira there!
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. #SUB#
Rivera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pereira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pereira and Rivera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Pereira!
Rivera looking to control.
Pereira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
Rivera is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira prevents Rivera from improving his position.#T4#
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Pereira working Rivera over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rivera looking to control.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing Pereira from standing up.
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 Antonio Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rivera scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Pereira trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Antonio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivera looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pereira trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pereira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.#T3##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivera controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pereira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rivera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pereira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rivera pulls down on the head and he's put Pereira to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Rivera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Jolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jolt circles away.
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jolt.
Kim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sloppy strikes from Jolt. Those never looked like landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Jolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Jolt shows good takedown defense.
Kim fails with the takedown.#T1#
Kim tries for a takedown but Jolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim darts in looking for a takedown but Jolt gets double underhooks and turns Kim into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jolt.
Jolt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jolt throws a low kick, looking for Kim's leg but Kim calmly moves out of range.
Kim walks into a stiff left hand from Jolt.
Jolt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kim backs up against the cage.
Jolt throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolt throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Kim is looking to clinch.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim looks winded!
Jolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Jolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jolt. Those never looked like landing.
Jolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jolt works the jab nicely.
Jolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolt wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Jolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jolt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jolt defends well and Kim ends up having to push Jolt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jolt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Jolt tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Jolt swinging wildly here.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Jolt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jolt tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jolt to the ground. Jolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Jolt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolt punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Jolt feints a jab promting Kim to slip. Jolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Jolt settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt 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#
Jolt slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jolt works over Kim's head and body with a nice combination.
Jolt leaves Kim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jolt feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sylvester Jolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Jesse Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kim or perhaps it was just good defense by Jolt, which made it look bad.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Jolt.
Sylvester Jolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Jolt misses with a two punch combination.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Jolt.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jolt avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Jolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jolt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jolt misses with a low kick.
Jolt works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolt misses with the combination.
Kim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jolt.
Jolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim fails with the takedown.
Jolt lands the left hand.
Kim tries for a takedown but Jolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Jolt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jolt throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jolt throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Kim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jolt.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jolt tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Jolt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jolt duly obliges.
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!
Jolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jolt. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Jolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Jolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jolt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jolt lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Jolt with a jab.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jolt but Jolt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kim is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jolt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kim.
A right-left combo lands from Jolt.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jolt tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jolt to the ground. Jolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Jolt with a hook.
Jolt tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Kim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jolt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kim somewhat.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Jolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Jolt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Jolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jolt's waist but Jolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Jolt stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Jolt lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Jolt.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jolt's waist but Jolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jolt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolt throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Jab, jab by Jolt - just one landing.
Jolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jolt wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jolt throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Jolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Kim moves forwards but Jolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim.
Jolt misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Jolt throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Kim with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Jolt scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Jolt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Kim is rocked!
Jolt is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolt finish him?
A leg kick checked by Kim.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Jesse Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylvester Jolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jolt throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim with the counter takedown but Jolt avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Jolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jolt 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Jolt!

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