Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MILF 67 Bjornsson vs Cruz
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Kekoa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niblett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Kekoa misses.
Niblett switches off momentarily and Kekoa cracks him with a monster right hand! Niblett topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kekoa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kekoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kainalu Kekoa!
The defeated Martin Niblett had this to say: 'Great, my credit card is stolen and now I've got a L'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Rechers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Tie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tie drives through with a takedown into Rechers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rechers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rechers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tie has managed to get both his arms back between Rechers's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rechers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tie rolls with it to try and escape but Rechers cranks on the arm and Tie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Rechers!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Arzol looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucciola is just out of range.
Arzol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arzol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arzol loads up on a big right hand but Lucciola slips the punch.
Arzol throws a low kick but Lucciola avoids it.
Arzol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucciola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucciola sizes up Arzol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucciola staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Lucciola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucciola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arzol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arzol motions for Lucciola to come forward. Arzol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arzol avoids the body shot from Lucciola.
Arzol throws a body punch but Lucciola moves out of range.
Lucciola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arzol.
Arzol misses with a low kick.
Arzol misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucciola with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Arzol misses.
Arzol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucciola. That did some damage!
Arzol lands an overhand right.
Arzol misses the jab.
Lucciola ducks under a wild hook from Arzol.#T1#
Arzol takes a swing at Lucciola's ribcage but misses.
Arzol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lucciola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arzol.
Arzol moves out of range as Lucciola strikes.
Lucciola lands with a good body shot.
Lucciola scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucciola throws a body shot but no joy.
Arzol throws a chopping leg kick but Lucciola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arzol scores with a hook to the body. Lucciola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arzol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucciola's head.
Lucciola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arzol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Lucciola.
Lucciola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arzol manages to avoid it.
Arzol misses with a hook
enabling Lucciola to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucciola connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucciola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucciola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arzol.
Arzol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Arzol misses.
Lucciola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arzol.
Lucciola lands with a right hand. #T2#
A slow jab from Arzol misses its intended target.
Arzol jabs Lucciola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arzol lands a jab to the head.
Arzol wants to slow Lucciola down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucciola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Lucciola.#ROC#Arzol is rocked!
Arzol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucciola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arzol is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucciola finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Lucciola engages and cracks Arzol with a massive lead left hook - Arzol tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Lucciola is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Lucciola!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Mehoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mehoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mehoff is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Mehoff cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Mehoff!
Jack Mehoff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Niblett misses with a wild combination.
Crocop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
A counter left hand to the body from Niblett misses its target.
Niblett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Niblett.
Niblett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocop was well out of range. Poor timing from Niblett.
Crocop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Niblett blocks it well.
Niblett blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Niblett throws a big counter combination but Crocop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Niblett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
Crocop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niblett avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Niblett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niblett misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Niblett.
A telegraphed right hand from Niblett misses the target. #T2#
Crocop looks to throw a body kick
and Niblett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Niblett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crocop lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niblett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocop.
Crocop dodges the punch combination from Niblett.
A good leg kick by Crocop.
Niblett takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Niblett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crocop lands a head kick. Niblett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crocop throws a lazy head kick
and Niblett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crocop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Niblett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocop manages to avoid it.
Niblett looks to land a left hand but Crocop moved out of range nicely.
Crocop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niblett counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A head kick by Crocop misses
and Niblett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crocop looks winded!
Crocop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niblett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niblett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crocop backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niblett lands a nice looking body shot.
Niblett jabs Crocop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crocop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Niblett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Niblett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niblett lands a body shot.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crocop moves out of range of the body kick from Niblett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niblett. Crocop does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Niblett tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Niblett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Niblett is looking to wear down Crocop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niblett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop throws out a counter right but Niblett avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Crocop lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Niblett crumples to the floor! Crocop milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Turner Crocop!
In defeat, Martin Niblett stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great, my credit card is stolen and now I've got a L'.

Event: MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sackson moved out of range.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight tries for a takedown but Sackson circles away easily
and Sackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a hook. Sackson ducked under it nicely.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight 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.
Sackson moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight tries to clinch there but Sackson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Knight.#TD#
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Sackson pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Sackson is not content to let Knight control the position.
Sackson is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him #ES2#
Sackson has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight wants to land a leg kick but Sackson is out of range.
Sackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sackson to the mat! Sackson manages to get full guard.

Sackson pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Sackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight keeps control of Sackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight has Sackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackson avoids it.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackson working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Knight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sackson tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
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. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Sackson's temple.
Sackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Sackson is rocked!
Knight lands a big elbow - Sackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Knight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight!

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

#R1#
Yan misses with a body shot.
Yan tests Tie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yan cracks Tie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Tie forces Yan back against the cage and clinches.
Tie landing knees to the body.
Yan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tie slowing the pace effectively.
Yan trying to control the position but instead, Tie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yan into the cage.
Yan blocks an elbow strike from Tie.
Tie lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Tie blocks an uppercut.
Tie lands an elbow just above Yan 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sergei Yan has been cut.
Tie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yan avoids it.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yan fails to land.
Tie tries a knee to the head but Yan blocks it.
I was talking to Tie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Yan shrugs off.
Tie just leaning against Yan, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tie lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Tie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tie throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan tries to break free but Tie pushes him back against the cage.
Tie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yan avoids the damage to the body.
Tie looking to throw knees to the head but Yan is blocking nicely.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
Tie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tie backwards.
Tie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Yan shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tie.
Tie prevents Yan from breaking the clinch.
Tie misses with a knee to the head.
Yan stalling the fight.
Tie lands a damaging elbow.
Tie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tie misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Tie. #T4#
Yan avoiding damage as Tie throws knees to the body.
Tie tries a knee to the head but Yan blocks it.
Yan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Tie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yan blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Tie.
Tie keeps control of Yan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tie connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moi Tie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Yan's cut.
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#
Tie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Yan catches Tie right on the button with a cross.
Yan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tie tries to move into range but Yan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yan connects with a jab.#CL#
Tie moves into range and clinches up with Yan.
Tie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tie.
Yan dodges an elbow strike from Tie.
Tie is stalling here.
Tie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tie pushes off an throws an elbow but Yan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yan is defending well for now.#T1#
Tie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yan takes an elbow to the temple.
Tie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yan up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Tie.
Tie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yan is defending well for now.
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Yan blocks the elbow strike.
Yan working aggressively here.
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yan working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tie obliges.
Tie trying to land knees to the body.
Yan jumps guard but Tie stands there with Yan around his waist. Yan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tie tries to land a knee to the head but Yan blocks with his arms.
Yan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tie. #CUT#That has opened up Sergei Yan's cut even more.
Yan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Tie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yan's face.
Tie working Yan over with knees to the body.
Tie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yan's defenses.
Tie landing knees to the head. #ROC#Yan is rocked!
Tie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tie finish him?
Yan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan seems to have recovered his senses.
Moi Tie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tie pushes off an throws an elbow but Yan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tie lands an elbow just above Yan 's eye. #T4#
A knee to the head by Tie.
Tie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tie has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tie, and another! Yan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Moi Tie!
After the fight, Moi Tie 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: MILF Playoff R2 Middleweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niblett.
Niblett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Niblett looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Niblett jabs Banks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niblett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Niblett misses with a two punch combination.
Niblett lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Niblett scores with a four punch combination!
Niblett misses with a wild body shot.
Banks feinted with a counter takedown.
Niblett lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Niblett misses.
Banks attempts a counter takedown but Niblett avoids it well and moves away.
Banks checks a leg kick. #T2#
Niblett lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Banks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niblett is trying to defend but Banks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Niblett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niblett's head.
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. Banks connects with a nice short shot to Niblett's temple.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niblett is controlling Banks's trapped leg to prevent Banks from advancing to side control.
Banks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banks slips a nice elbow through Niblett's hands, connecting with Niblett's forehead.#T3#
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Niblett's head.
Niblett pushes Banks off looking to stand but Banks dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niblett defending well though.
Niblett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks 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.
Niblett wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Banks 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.
Niblett has hold of Banks's hands but Banks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banks slips a nice elbow through Niblett's hands, connecting with Niblett's forehead.#ROC#Niblett is rocked!#T4#
Banks scores with a big shot! Niblett's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Niblett! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Banks!
The defeated Martin Niblett had this to say: 'Great, my credit card is stolen and now I've got a L'.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Sackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Rios clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rios obliges.
Sackson wants to break free but Rios has control.
Rios is pushing Sackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rios pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rios.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rios misses with the head strike.
Rios tries for a takedown but Sackson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackson swinging wildly here. #T1#
The fighters circling - Sackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rios throws a body kick that misses
and Sackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios tries to clinch up but Sackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rios has Sackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rios throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sackson tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Rios tries to work over Sackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackson is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Sackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rios pulls Sackson into guard. #SU2#
Sackson gets to his feet. Rios looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sackson slips a straight right by Rios.
Rios fails with a takedown attempt.
Rios throws a combination that misses
and Sackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios tries to clinch but Sackson moves out of range.
Sackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackson throws a shot to the body.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios moves in looking to clinch but Sackson pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Sackson. #KD2#
Sackson drops Rios with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rios looks back up at him and smiles so Sackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OH! Rios has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sackson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sackson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rios sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Arzol lands.
Arzol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arzol catches Raeav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arzol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raeav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arzol tests Raeav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Arzol. No joy for Raeav on that attempt.
Arzol scoring well with a low kick there.
Foogma Arzol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raeav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arzol pinned against the cage. Arzol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raeav.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabir Raeav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arzol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arzol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raeav attempts a counter takedown but Arzol avoids it well and moves away.
Raeav darts in looking for a takedown but Arzol gets double underhooks and turns Raeav into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Raeav manages to pull guard.
Arzol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arzol wants to stand and escape but instead Raeav has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Arzol is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Raeav has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Arzol taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sabir Raeav!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Mehoff shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant tests Mehoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant lands with a straight right. Mehoff didn't see that one coming.
Mehoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant cracks Mehoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant feints and then cracks Mehoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mehoff down.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mehoff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grant tries to kick Mehoff off in order to stand up. Mehoff Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mehoff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grant is trying to escape and Mehoff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grant is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mehoff! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Mehoff!
A very excited looking Jack Mehoff 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Sackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landor doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Landor has been cut.
Sackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackson. Landor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Sackson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Landor! Sackson continues to tee off on Landor, landing with a left and a right! Sackson connects with a right hand that leaves Landor sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Sackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Tie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Tie.
Tie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tie counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moi Tie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Tie stuffs the takedown.
Tie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Tie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tie moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Tie is looking to clinch.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tie counters by clinching up. #T1#
Nakamura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tie lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Tie.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Tie manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura looks winded!
Tie lands a damaging elbow.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura has Tie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Tie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tie taking a breather.
Tie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tie lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.
Tie is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tie after a bit of a struggle.
Tie stalling against the cage.
Tie lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off. #T2#
Nakamura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Tie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakamura's defenses.
Tie lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakamura won't want to take too many of those.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tie lands an elbow just above Nakamura 's eye.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tie slowing the pace effectively.
Tie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tie scores a nice knee to the body.
Tie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tie scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Tie.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Tie connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rinya Nakamura has been cut.
Tie landing knees to the head.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Tie finish him?
Tie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Tie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Tie moves into the clinch.
Tie lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Tie.
Tie lands a big knee! That's hurt Nakamura! Oh, he's all over the place! Tie lands another knee that sends Nakamura to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moi Tie!
A very excited looking Moi Tie 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 Playoff R1 BW/FW
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Niblett misses with a takedown
and Spence counters with a big head kick but Niblett shrugs it off. #TD#
Niblett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spence is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niblett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is trying to get back to his feet.
Spence regains half guard.
Spence taking some punishment here, with Niblett in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Spence pushes Niblett off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Niblett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spence looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Niblett lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Check out the look on Niblett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spence regains half guard.
Niblett is taking a breather. Spence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Niblett is looking to advance position but Spence won't allow it.
Niblett prevents Spence from improving his position.
Niblett not doing much here.
Niblett throwing shots but Spence is blocking nicely. #T2#
Niblett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niblett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niblett is taking a breather. Spence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niblett. #SU#
Niblett decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Niblett.
Niblett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spence to see if he's OK.#T3#
Spence is not content to let Niblett control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence is trying to escape the position but Niblett is controlling the position.
Niblett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niblett scoring with punches and elbows.
Niblett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spence's shoulder. That is not cool.
Niblett landing a few strikes. #T4#
Spence wants to control but Niblett postures up.#SU#
Niblett stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Spence gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niblett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niblett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Spence is rocked!
Niblett loads up on a big left hand. Spence felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Niblett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spence can't hide his disappointment, as Niblett celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!
Martin Niblett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Niblett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Niblett.
Patterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niblett manages to avoid it.
Niblett has a takedown stuffed.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Niblett tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Patterson cracks Niblett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niblett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Niblett saw that one coming.
Niblett swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Niblett lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niblett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niblett lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Niblett throws a shot to the body.
Niblett tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Niblett moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
No joy there for Niblett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin Niblett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson moves in close and cracks Niblett with a massive right hand! Niblett, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Patterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aron Patterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1#
Sackson lunges at Cabello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabello's hand. #CL2#
Sackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabello throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cabello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabello's head.
A head kick by Cabello misses
and Sackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackson tries to bum rush Cabello with a series of wild strikes but Cabello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackson with a jab.
Sackson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Cabello swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Cabello face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A head kick from Cabello lands but Sackson takes it in his stride.
Sackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackson throws a shot to the body.
Cabello throws a sloppy head kick and Sackson moves out of range easily.
Sackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sackson misses with a two punch combination.
Cabello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sackson blocks a head kick by Cabello.
Cabello throws a head kick that misses
and Sackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabello is breathing heavily.
Sackson thuds a left hand into Cabello's body.
Sackson throws a series of strikes that have Cabello backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackson lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Cabello has been cut.
Sackson feints with a jab and clips Cabello right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Cabello is sent crashing into the canvas and Sackson leaps in for the kill! Cabello tries to get to his feet but Sackson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Cabello is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jam Sackson!

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

#R1##CL2#
Bayaka clinches up against the cage.
Bayaka lands a body shot.
Bayaka tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bayaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bang up against the cage.
Bang is trying to break free.
Bayaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bayaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Bayaka.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka is leaning against Bang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bayaka keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bang has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Bayaka lands a damaging elbow.
Bayaka pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Bayaka as the two fighters clinch.
Bang has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.
Bang working hard to break the clinch.
Bayaka wants a takedown.
Standen Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bayaka lands a nice uppercut.
Bang tries to circle away but Bayaka has him pinned against the cage.
Bayaka taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bayaka.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Bayaka lands a left hand.
Bayaka works on Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bang is trying to push Bayaka away but Bayaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Bayaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Bayaka won't allow it.
Bayaka lands an elbow inside.
Bang is trying to push Bayaka away but Bayaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Bayaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bayaka keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bayaka lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bayaka.
Bayaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bayaka.
A short right from Bayaka on the inside.
A short left from Bayaka.
Nice body punch from Bayaka.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bayaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bayaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Bayaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Bayaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Bayaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bayaka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bayaka manages to end up in side control.
Bayaka is putting a hurting on Bang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bayaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bayaka working the ground and pound from side control.
Bayaka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bang down.
Bayaka working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Bayaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayaka trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Bayaka working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayaka working the ground and pound.
Bayaka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bayaka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bang tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bang is in a horrible position here. Bayaka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bayaka unloading with bombs!
Bayaka postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bang is out cold - huge knockout for Bayaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!
Our winner, Mbuti Bayaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1#
Niblett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tresette throws a series of punches but Niblett avoids them all with ease.
Niblett lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Marco Tresette has been cut.
Tresette doesn't manage to clinch there - Niblett circles away. #TD#
Niblett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tresette!
Tresette is trying to buck Niblett off.
Niblett lands a nice forearm strike.
Tresette is letting Niblett control him for a moment.
Niblett wants to control but Tresette is keeping him busy.
Niblett lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Niblett working away.
Tresette is looking for a sweep.
Tresette is working to avoid the ground and pound but Niblett connects with a decent elbow.
Tresette is not content to let Niblett control the position.
Tresette tries to improve position but can't.
Niblett working away.
Niblett wants to stand but Tresette is controlling his arm.
Niblett grinds an elbow into Tresette's temple.
Tresette takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tresette takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Niblett grinds an elbow into Tresette's temple. #T2#
Niblett taking a breather here.
Niblett working the ground and pound.#ROC#Tresette is rocked!
Niblett tries to stand but Tresette is controlling his head.
Niblett lands a few punches from side control.
Tresette is still in real trouble! Can Niblett finish him?
Tresette trying to remain calm as Niblett controls from the top position.
Tresette seems to have recovered his senses.
Tresette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tresette looks winded!
Niblett in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tresette looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Niblett turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!
Martin Niblett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niblett lands with a good body shot.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niblett as he avoids it easily.
Niblett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niblett lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Niblett looking to score a takedown here. Pudzianowski is defending well but Niblett drives through and ends up in Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep here but Niblett controlling him for the moment.
Niblett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niblett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niblett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pudzianowski is proving hard to escape from.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pudzianowski has eaten all the pies!
Niblett distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Niblett distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niblett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Niblett lands a couple of elbows.
Niblett lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Pudzianowski is rocked!#SU#
Niblett stands up and waves to Pudzianowski to follow him.
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Niblett moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski looks winded!#TD#
Niblett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pudzianowski is still in real trouble! Can Niblett finish him?
Pudzianowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niblett cracks Pudzianowski with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Niblett immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pudzianowski is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Niblett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!
Martin Niblett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Watson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Niblett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Niblett is trying to get back to full guard.
Niblett is holding on to half guard well.
Niblett wants to get back to full guard.
Niblett wants to get back to his feet.
Niblett wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niblett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Niblett has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
Niblett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Niblett has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niblett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niblett has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage.
Niblett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Niblett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Niblett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Niblett lands a nice forearm strike.
Niblett wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Niblett controls the position.
Niblett landing a few strikes.
Niblett is putting a hurting on Watson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niblett grinds an elbow into Watson's temple.
Niblett cracks Watson with a big right hand but Watson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Watson seems a little lost for a moment, as Niblett dominates the positioning.
Watson taking a bit of punishment here - Niblett scoring with strikes. #T3#
Niblett working the ground and pound from side control.
Niblett looks up at the clock and then as Watson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Niblett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Watson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watson tries to get out of the position.
Niblett controlling the position.
Niblett working the head and body with strikes.
Niblett working the body and head with strikes.
Niblett takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Niblett lands an elbow. #T4#
Niblett controls the position.
Niblett is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Watson is letting Niblett control him for a moment.
Oh Watson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niblett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Watson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Niblett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!

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