Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Rodney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Price backs up against the cage.
Price's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Price's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Rodney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodney works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Price.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodney is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Rodney circles away and we're back to standing.
Derek Rodney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Price.
The fighters circling - Rodney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodney lands a head shot.#ROC#Price is rocked!
Rodney darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Price's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rodney before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Rodney!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Waters wants to clinch up but Liang keeps it at a distance.
Liang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Liang. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Liang misses.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Waters! Liang lets Waters back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liang scores with a counter punch that sends Waters to the canvas! Liang smells blood - he's punishing Waters with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Waters has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
Yu Liang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Collier shoots in for a double leg but Before Dishonor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Before Dishonor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Before Dishonor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Before Dishonor tries to counter it with a takedown but Collier pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Before Dishonor closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Before Dishonor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Before Dishonor digs a good hook to Collier's body.
Collier misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Before Dishonor counters with a takedown into side control.
Before Dishonor 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.
Collier tries to buck Before Dishonor off but Before Dishonor is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Before Dishonor throws an elbow but Collier slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collier is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Before Dishonor 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.
Collier parries the strikes from Before Dishonor easily there. Before Dishonor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collier to escape. #SUB2#
Before Dishonor is trying to get an arm triangle but Collier is defending well.
Collier seems a little lost for a moment, as Before Dishonor dominates the positioning.
Before Dishonor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Before Dishonor controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Before Dishonor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Before Dishonor but great work by Collier.
Collier working away.
Collier throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Before Dishonor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Collier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Before Dishonor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Before Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Before Dishonor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Before Dishonor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collier is just riding it out for now. Before Dishonor eventually gives up the hold.
Before Dishonor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Collier wants to control but Before Dishonor passes into side.
Before Dishonor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Collier is trying to work for a sweep but Before Dishonor has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Before Dishonor controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Before Dishonor has control of Collier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Before Dishonor avoids the attempt from Collier to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Before Dishonor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Before Dishonor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Before Dishonor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collier takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Before Dishonor clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Before Dishonor has clasped his hands together around Collier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Before Dishonor working the ground and pound but Collier is defending the strikes.
Before Dishonor just content to control the position.
Before Dishonor misses with the ground and pound.
Before Dishonor tries to advance to mount but Collier denies him. #T1#
Collier wants to control but Before Dishonor postures up.
Before Dishonor landing a few strikes.
Before Dishonor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Collier is avoiding damage well.
Before Dishonor controlling the position from side mount.
Before Dishonor working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Collier parries the strikes from Before Dishonor easily there. Before Dishonor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collier to escape.
Before Dishonor in side control, throwing shots but Collier defends.
Before Dishonor controls the position.
Collier can't do much from the bottom here.
Before Dishonor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Collier is in a horrible position here. Before Dishonor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Before Dishonor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Collier controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
Before Dishonor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Collier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Collier!
Collier scoring with some ground and pound.
Collier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Collier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Before Dishonor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collier has managed to get both his arms back between Before Dishonor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Before Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Before Dishonor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Before Dishonor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Collier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Before Dishonor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Before Dishonor trying to control the position.
Collier content to stall in guard here.
Death Before Dishonor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Before Dishonor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Collier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Before Dishonor has tightened it up now! Collier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Death Before Dishonor!

Event: MMA Hype -25-
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Noble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
Noble misses with a head kick.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noble.
Hansen walks into a stiff left hand from Noble.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brice Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noble misses with a double jab
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noble avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noble throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. Noble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noble is looking for a counter combo.
Noble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Noble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Noble slips a jab from Hansen.
A jab from Hansen misses.
Noble lands a high kick!
Noble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Noble.
Hansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noble doesn't seem bothered though.
Hansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noble throws a sloppy head kick
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noble.
Noble misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansen! But no joy.
Noble keeps Hansen at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Noble moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Noble misses the target.
Hansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noble.
Noble scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Noble misses
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noble throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Noble misses with a low kick.
Noble lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Noble.
Noble moves out of range of the strikes.
Noble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noble lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Noble dips to his left and cracks Hansen with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Noble.
Noble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Hansen cracks Noble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noble lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hansen will feel that in the morning.
Hansen jabs Noble right on the nose. Noble blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noble. That's going to slow Hansen down.
Noble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Hansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Hansen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Noble.
Hansen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Noble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen scores with a nice head shot.
Noble misses with an uppercut
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noble throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hansen.
Noble throws a combination that misses
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noble ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a looping left.
Noble connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brice Noble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noble tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noble throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Noble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noble tries to score with a low kick but Hansen moves his leg out of the way.
Noble ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noble.
Brice Noble is winning the standup battle so far.
Noble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Noble! Hansen is out on his feet! Noble rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hansen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hansen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brice Noble!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mercado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Marc Schlager has been cut.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schlager trying to stall but Mercado improves his position.
A short right from Mercado.
Mercado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercado lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Schlager successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Schlager pushes a forearm under Mercado's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mercado is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Schlager!
A very excited looking Marc Schlager made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 134
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Chong Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowery was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong Jr.
Chong Jr throws a lazy right hand but Lowery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Chong Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Chong Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lowery working aggressively here.
Lowery pushes Chong Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Chong Jr successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Chong Jr pushes a forearm under Lowery's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lowery is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Chong Jr!

Event: MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Salerno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hancock was covering up waiting for the punch and Salerno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salerno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hancock looking to control.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hancock's head.
Salerno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hancock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salerno on the ground.
Salerno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hancock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hancock 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.
Hancock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hancock tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Salerno throwing strikes but missing.
Salerno throwing strikes but missing.
Salerno stays in close to Hancock's body and controls the position.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salerno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salerno throws a big right hand that misses.
Hancock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Salerno looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salerno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Salerno postures up in Hancock's guard and throws a big left but Hancock blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salerno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salerno stands up over Hancock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salerno is in close to Hancock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hancock looking to control.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno distracts Hancock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salerno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salerno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Salerno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salerno is looking to work some ground and pound but Hancock has wrist control.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salerno throws a big elbow that misses.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salerno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salerno throws a big right hand that misses.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Hancock keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hancock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salerno with the counter takedown but Hancock avoids it easily.
Salerno fails to land the takedown.
Salerno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hancock avoids it really well and circles away.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.#CL2#
Salerno darts in and clinches Hancock up against the cage.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Hancock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Salerno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hancock is trying to keep an underhook but Salerno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock wants to improve his position but Salerno is controlling well. #SUB2#
Salerno is looking for a kimura here.
Salerno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radley Salerno dominated that round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salerno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salerno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hancock tries to avoid it but Salerno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hancock to the ground. Hancock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hancock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salerno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hancock swivels and escapes.
Hancock scores with a jab to the body.
Salerno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hancock as he connects with a hook.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Salerno shoots in looking for a takedown but Hancock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salerno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Hancock lands a glancing blow to the side of Salerno's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salerno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hancock as he jumps to the side.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Hancock sprawls well.#TD2#
Salerno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salerno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salerno misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hancock is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Salerno working the strikes but Hancock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Salerno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hancock is staying active underneath Salerno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salerno not doing much here.
Salerno working Hancock over with strikes.
Salerno thows a huge punch but Hancock dodges it nicely.
Salerno slips a nice elbow through Hancock's hands, connecting with Hancock's forehead.
Salerno looks to land a strike but Hancock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salerno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Salerno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salerno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salerno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salerno throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay Hancock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salerno slips a jab from Hancock.
Salerno shoots in but Hancock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salerno fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hancock lands a nice looking body shot.
Hancock just misses with a punch to the body.
Salerno ducks right into an uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock lands with an overhand left.
Hancock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock looks to land a right hand but Salerno moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Hancock does it's job there.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Hancock sprawls well.
Salerno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salerno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salerno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hancock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salerno somewhat.#T4##TD2#
Salerno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hancock quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hancock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno is looking to take a break and control but Hancock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hancock is trying to get back to full 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. Salerno connects with a nice short shot to Hancock's temple.
Salerno wants to control but Hancock is keeping him busy.
Radley Salerno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salerno throwing shots but Hancock is blocking nicely.
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hancock keeps working.
Salerno misses with a head shot. Hancock uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hancock dominated that second round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Salerno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salerno moves away from the strike by Hancock.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Hancock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
Salerno misses with a takedown attempt - Hancock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hancock but Hancock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Hancock.
Clay Hancock is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but Hancock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hancock. No joy for Salerno on that attempt.
Hancock connects with the punch.
Salerno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salerno shoots for a takedown but Hancock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
No luck for Salerno with that takedown attempt.
Hancock stuffs the takedown.
Hancock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salerno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock cracks Salerno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hancock sizes up Salerno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hancock as he avoids it easily.
Salerno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hancock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salerno at a distance.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salerno can do to turn this around?
Hancock sizes up Salerno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Hancock lands.
Hancock lands a nice shot to the body.
Salerno goes for a double leg but Hancock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hancock continues to drive forward.
Hancock with a nice cross.
Hancock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salerno's hands.#T2#
No luck for Salerno with that takedown attempt.
Hancock lands a really nice looking cross but Salerno seems unphased.
Hancock connects with the punch.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock cracks a nice hook into Salerno's ribs.
Hancock punishes Salerno's body with a nice straight punch.
Salerno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hancock leaves Salerno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salerno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Salerno dives in and grabs Hancock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hancock pushes down on Salerno's head and hops out.
Hancock scores with a shot to the body.
Salerno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hancock throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Salerno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salerno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salerno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salerno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hancock finds it's way round the side to connect with Salerno's head.
Hancock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hancock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salerno needs to keep his hands up - Hancock had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hancock as he connects with a hook.
Hancock connects with a body shot.
Hancock scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salerno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Hancock coming out on top.
Salerno wants to clinch.
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hancock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but Hancock shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Hancock.
Salerno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hancock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hancock.
Hancock scores with a jab to the head.
Hancock lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
Salerno takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Hancock.
Hancock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salerno on the side of the head.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Hancock finds it's way through Salerno's defenses.
Hancock scores with a sloppy right hand. Salerno should have avoided that one.
Hancock lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salerno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salerno under the eye.
Salerno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hancock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hancock wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hancock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hancock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hancock!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters looks for a takedown but Andolini sprawls well.
Andolini with a nice calf kick.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andolini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Waters controlling from the top position.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Andolini.#T1#
Waters wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolini slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Andolini there.#T2#
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Andolini.
Waters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andolini swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Waters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Waters wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy. #T3#
Andolini trying to control here.
Andolini is staying active underneath Waters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andolini won't allow Waters to pass to mount.
Andolini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Waters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andolini holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Waters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Waters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andolini dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentino Andolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Waters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters throws a big counter combination but Andolini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mario Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters looks for a takedown but Andolini sprawls well.
Valentino Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waters gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Andolini gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Waters is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Booker gets caught napping as Camacho dives in and scores a takedown. Booker manages to retain guard.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camacho on the ground.
Booker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Camacho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camacho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Booker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Camacho drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Camacho as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Booker screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Camacho! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kole Camacho!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Rodney misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Rodney in a clinch.
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Rodney takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Rodney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Rodney tries a body shot but Mike blocks it. #T1#
A short left from Mike.
Rodney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodney can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike is pushing Rodney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Rodney fails to land.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodney tries to stall but Mike uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mike lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
Rodney misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mike is keeping busy.
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Rodney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodney.
Rodney throws a right and a left that Mike avoids nicely.
Rodney misses with a combination
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike throws a right hand that Rodney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodney also avoids with ease.
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!
Mike pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodney back to the cage. Mike follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Rodney throws an off balance right hand
and Mike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Rodney does no damage.
Rodney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mike counters with a straight right hand.
Rodney misses with an uppercut.
Mike fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodney misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodney stalling.
Rodney stalling in the clinch but Mike improves position.
Rodney tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Rodney trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodney into the cage.#BC#
Rodney breaks the clinch.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Rodney's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Mike lands a big head kick that sends Rodney tumbling to the mat! Mike takes a step backwards and waves Rodney back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodney misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Mike counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodney! Mike lets Rodney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rodney is rocked!#T4#
Nice body punch from Mike.
Oh Rodney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodney is breathing heavily.
Rodney throws a combination that misses
and Mike counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodney thinking.
Rodney seems to have got his legs back now.
Mike lands a big head kick that sends Rodney to the canvas! Mike follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Mike!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schlager sprawls well. Schlager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Schlager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cowan manages to circle out of the way.
Schlager avoids the head kick by Cowan.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cowan.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Schlager gets caught napping as Cowan dives in and scores a takedown. Schlager manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Schlager has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cowan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schlager has tightened it up now! Cowan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marc Schlager!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Schlager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Sack scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell moves out of range as Sack strikes.
Sack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mitchell throws a hook but Sack avoids it easily.
Sack throws a quick counter head kick but Mitchell was just out of range.
Sack throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Sack misses with a hook.
Sack lands a front kick.
Sack throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses
and Sack counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sack takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Sack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Sack clinches up against the cage.
Sack looking to slow down the pace here.
Sack tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sack digs a right hand into Mitchell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitchell's gas tank.
Sack connects with a knee to the head.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Sack as the two fighters clinch.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Sack scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Good body shot from Sack.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Sack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts. #CL#
Sack takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sack.
Sack scores with a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mitchell looks winded!
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sack blocks an uppercut.
Sack tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Sack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Sack digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Sack.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Sack controls his hands.
Sack presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitchell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sack lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Sack.
Sack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Sack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell. #CL#
Sack instigates a clinch.
Sack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sack digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sack lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye. #BC#
Sack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Sack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Sack looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the head.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Sack moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sack.
Sack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Sack misses.
Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Sack tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uriel Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Sack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sack scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sack misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sack pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack lands with a right to the head.
Sack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sack works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Sack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Sack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
A left lands for Sack.
Nice cross by Sack.#ROC#Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Sack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Sack.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Sack finish him?
Mitchell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sack lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Sack closes the distance and clinches.
Sack putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sack.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Sack lands a knee to the head.
Sack lands a knee to the body.
Sack lands a nice elbow.
Sack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Sack.
Sack landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Sack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sack shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mitchell takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sack sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mitchell bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Sack!
A very excited looking Roger Sack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Hansen gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansen misses the target.
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
Castillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Joey Castillo has been cut.
Hansen lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hansen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hansen pounces like a tiger and cracks Castillo with a vicious hook! Castillo is down but not out! Hansen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryan Hansen!

Event: MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

Ralph Beasley had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 271.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Nico Wong was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024

#R1#
Collier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collier is looking to counter punch.
Klarenet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klarenet.#CUT2#It looks like Kenyon Collier has been cut.
Collier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klarenet.
Collier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Klarenet. Those never looked like landing.
Klarenet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collier misses with a wild body shot.
Klarenet shoots in but Collier avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Klarenet moves into range and clinches up with Collier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Collier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
Collier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klarenet sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Collier moves into the clinch.#T1#
Klarenet is trying to force a seperation but Collier has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collier obliges.
Klarenet looks winded!
Klarenet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collier. #TD#
Collier pulls guard effortlessly.
Collier keeping moving, preventing Klarenet from controlling successfully.
Collier pulls Klarenet in close to his closed guard and prevents Klarenet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Klarenet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collier is keeping the position for now.
Collier controlling Klarenet's posture. #T2#
Klarenet trying to move into half guard but instead Collier has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Collier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Klarenet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collier content to stall in guard here.
Collier wants to pass the guard but Klarenet is keeping the position.#T3#
Collier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Collier passes Klarenet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klarenet is trying to stand back up but Collier is controlling him
Collier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Klarenet is in a horrible position here. Collier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collier with shots to the head and body - Klarenet looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Klarenet is rocked!#T4#
Collier controlling from the full mount.
Klarenet is still in real trouble! Can Collier finish him?
Collier loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Klarenet scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Collier land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Collier stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenyon Collier!
An out of breath Kenyon Collier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lowery misses with a body punch
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kidd jabs Lowery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowery is just out of range.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowery was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Lowery tries to clinch but Kidd is having none of it.
Lowery avoids the body shot from Kidd.
The fighters circling - Lowery throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Lowery slips the punch.
Kidd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Lowery misses with a hook.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lowery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Lowery slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Lowery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kidd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kidd duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowery misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Lowery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Lowery throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Lowery throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lowery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowery throws a right hand that misses
and Lowery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lowery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lowery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lowery jabs Kidd right on the nose. Kidd blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Lowery is looking to counter the offense by Kidd and move into the clinch.
Lowery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lowery tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowery.
Lowery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd jabs at Lowery's body.#T4#
Kidd scores with a three punch combo!
Lowery tries to clinch up.
Lowery throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd digs a good hook to Lowery's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lowery forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery misses with some punches.
Kidd wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Lowery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd swings for the body but Lowery moves out of range.
Lowery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowery sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lowery rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Lowery's belly button to the back.
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd throws a body punch but Lowery moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lowery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd cracks Lowery with a good jab.
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lowery eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lowery misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Lowery backing up. Lowery nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Lowery.
Lowery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowery throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd defending well as Lowery loads up on a big left hand.
Lowery scores with the left hand. Kidd knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Kidd glances at the clock... BAM! Lowery nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kidd crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kidd is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Lowery!
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Collier stuffs the takedown.
Stojnic shoots and misses
and Collier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collier leaves Stojnic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenyon Collier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Stojnic.#CL#
Collier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stojnic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Collier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Collier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stojnic is keeping the position for now.
Collier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Stojnic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Collier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stojnic has tightened it up now! Collier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Denis Stojnic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Hancock throws a big shot that misses.
Hong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hong takes one on the button.
Hong walks into a jab.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hancock.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hancock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Hancock.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Hancock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Hancock.
The crowd cheers as Hancock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hong doesn't seem phased though.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hancock.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hancock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hong takes one on the button.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Hancock.#T1#
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Jab, jab by Hancock - just one landing.
Hong blocks a jab.
Hancock looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Hancock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hancock clobbers Hong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hancock throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hancock.
Hong throwing a counter right hand but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Hancock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hancock. That snapped Hong's head back.
Hancock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Hancock.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
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!
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Hancock.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Hancock lands with a good body shot.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hancock digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hancock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hancock.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
Hancock lands with a straight right. Hong didn't see that one coming.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong slips a straight right by Hancock.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Hancock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Hancock - just one landing. #T3#
Hancock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hancock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hancock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hancock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Hancock as he connects with a hook.
Hancock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hancock digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hancock scores with a hook to the body. Hong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hancock misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Hancock throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hancock looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Hancock just gets out of the way.
Hong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hancock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Hong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Hancock misses.
Hancock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hancock.
A jab from Hancock does it's job there.
Good exchange - Hancock coming out on top.
Hancock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hancock lands an overhand right.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Hancock.#ROC2#Hong is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hancock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hancock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hancock.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hancock throws out the jab.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hancock jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hong slips under a jab from Hancock.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hancock scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hancock connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Hancock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hancock throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hancock cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hong walks into a left hand.
Hancock lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hancock throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Hancock scores with a jab.
Clay Hancock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hancock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hong's head backwards.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hancock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong moves out of range as Hancock strikes.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
As Hancock looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Hancock just gets out of the way.
Hancock lands with a straight right. Hong didn't see that one coming.
Hancock lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hancock throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hancock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Hancock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hancock.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong throwing a counter right hand but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Hancock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.#T3#
Hancock misses the shot to the body.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
Hancock misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hancock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
Jonathan Hong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hancock.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hancock throws a good cross that connects.
Hancock scores with a nice head shot.
Hong walks into a jab.
Hancock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hancock throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hancock lands with a nice body punch.
Hancock lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back. #T4#
Hancock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock lands a slapping body shot.
Hancock throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hong misses the target.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Hancock misses.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hancock misses with a right hand
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Hancock throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hancock throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hancock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hancock throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hancock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hancock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong walks into a left hand.
Hancock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
A jab from Hancock finds it's way through Hong's defenses.
A jab from Hancock does it's job there.
Hong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
Hancock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Hancock cracks a nice hook into Hong's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Hancock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Hancock misses the jab.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hancock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
Hancock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hancock stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hong defending well as Hancock loads up on a big left hand.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Hancock misses.
Hancock throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.#T2#
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock jabs at Hong's body.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.
Hancock lunges at Hong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hong's hand.
Hancock thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Hancock looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Hancock just gets out of the way.
Hancock stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hancock connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hancock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hong doesn't seem phased though.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hancock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hong doesn't seem bothered though.
Hancock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance. #T3#
Hancock cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hancock.
Hancock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hancock.
Hancock lands a jab to the nose.
Hancock lands with a right hand.
Hancock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hong moves out of range as Hancock strikes.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.#T4#
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hancock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hancock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hancock.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Hancock stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Hancock lands.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hancock.
Hong throwing a counter right hand but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Jonathan Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hancock connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hancock!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Schlager looks to clinch #TD2#
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schlager!
Frost tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schlager's legs.
Frost keeps trying to improve his position.
Frost gets to mount! Schlager was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Frost is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Schlager can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schlager can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost tries to control but Schlager wriggling away.
Frost controlling his opponent. #T1#
Frost trying to control but Schlager is having none of it.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlager is trying desperately to improve position.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Frost tries to control but Schlager wriggling away.
Schlager sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Schlager is defending the position.
Frost moves nicely into side control.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlager keeps working.
Schlager is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frost off and has taken his back!
Frost tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Schlager goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frost turns into him and now he's in Schlager's guard.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Schlager has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Schlager's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schlager.
Schlager keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frost looking to control but Schlager is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlager can't escape the position.
Frost takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Schlager showing good submission defense here.
Well, with Frost on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Schlager is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Schlager right now. #T4##SUB2#
Schlager fending off the submission attempt from Frost.
Frost has the hooks in. Schlager is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frost biding his time, controlling Schlager.
Schlager rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frost stalling. #SUB2#
Frost seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schlager is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Ferriera misses.
Lowery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferriera.#CL2#
Ferriera clinches.
Lowery swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferriera uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ferriera pulls Lowery into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferriera trying to keep a closed guard but Lowery is proving a slippery customer.
Ferriera pulls Lowery in close to prevent any damage.
Lowery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferriera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lowery is aware though and is defending well.
Ferriera looking to control.
Ferriera is controlling Lowery's posture.
Lowery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Lowery postures up.
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lowery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ferriera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lowery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferriera is trying to keep Lowery in close. #SUB2#
Ferriera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lowery has his hands clasped together but Ferriera extends and breaks Lowery's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferriera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Waters shoots and misses
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Kidd gets caught flat footed, as Waters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waters prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet but Waters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kidd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waters dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Waters 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. #T1#
Kidd is looking to get back to his feet here but Waters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kidd's back.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Kidd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kidd tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Waters sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Kidd to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Waters!
William Kidd was interviewed post fight and said 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

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