Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Walls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Noburu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noburu!
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Noburu as Stewart shoots in.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
As Noburu backs off Stewart throws a huge counter combo but Noburu manages to avoid it all.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart looks winded!
Stewart tries to clinch there but Noburu circles away. #T1#
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noburu. #CUT#It looks like Raiden Stewart has been cut.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Noburu misses with a few strikes there.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Noburu misses.
Noburu lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noburu scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noburu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Noburu.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noburu connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stewart throws a right and a left that Noburu avoids nicely.
It looked like Noburu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Noburu does no damage.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Stewart rushes Noburu and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart fails to pull guard. #BC#
Noburu breaks from the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noburu lands with an overhand left.#T4##CL2#
Stewart moves into the clinch successfully.
Noburu wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Stewart pulls guard successfully.
Noburu chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noburu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart is trying to control the position but Noburu postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noburu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentaro Noburu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noburu throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Noburu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Noburu scores with a four punch combination!
Noburu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noburu lands with a nice combination. Stewart backs away looking to recover.
Noburu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Noburu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noburu.#TD2#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart wants to control from the top but Noburu keeps moving.
Stewart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noburu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noburu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Noburu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Noburu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Noburu keeps it at a distance.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Noburu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noburu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noburu throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
Noburu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Noburu gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch. #T3#
Stewart has Noburu pressed against the cage, preventing Noburu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noburu prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Noburu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noburu's efforts to push away.
Stewart avoiding damage.
Noburu is trying to break the clinch but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Noburu has had enough of the clinch but Stewart keeps him there for the moment.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Stewart decides to pull guard.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noburu is one step ahead there.
Noburu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stewart has his foot on Noburu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noburu works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noburu is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentaro Noburu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noburu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentaro Noburu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart tries to clinch up
and Noburu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noburu lands a nice looking body shot.
Noburu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Noburu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noburu lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Noburu misses with the combination.
Noburu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart swings for the body but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Noburu.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
Noburu throws a one two combo.
Noburu tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noburu looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noburu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart checks a low kick from Noburu.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu throws a combination. Stewart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Noburu is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noburu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noburu duly obliges.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Noburu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.#T3#
Noburu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noburu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noburu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
As Stewart looks to move away, Noburu throws a big counter combo but Stewart just gets out of the way.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Noburu gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noburu but Noburu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Noburu throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Noburu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stewart.
Noburu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noburu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noburu sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Noburu avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noburu sprawls well. Noburu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Raiden Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentaro Noburu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Noburu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentaro Noburu!
A very excited looking Kentaro Noburu 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 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Buha throws the left hand but Jewel avoids the punch easily.
Jewel throws a body punch but Buha moves out of range.
Jewel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jewel throws a right and a left that Buha avoids nicely.
Buha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jewel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jewel misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Jewel ducks straight into an uppercut from Buha and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jewel manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#It looks like Zayden Jewel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buha throwing strikes but missing.
Buha tries to free his leg and advance position but Jewel is retaining full guard.
Jewel pulls Buha in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jewel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jewel throws a big right hand that misses.
Jewel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Buha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Jewel stands up from Buha's guard - Jewel perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Buha. #T2#
Jewel tries to bum rush Buha with a series of wild strikes but Buha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buha is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Buha shuts the power down on Jewel. Lights out, game over! Buha is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bosko Buha!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Christensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gas.
Christensen throws a head kick but Gas moves out of range.
Christensen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Ben Gas has been cut.
Christensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christensen counters with a two punch combo.
Christensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gas moves out of range easily.
Gas misses with a combination
and Christensen counters with a series of strikes. Gas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gas is looking to clinch but Christensen is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Christensen misses.
Gas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas connects with a solid leg kick.
Christensen swinging wildly here.
Gas throws a counter combo.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Christensen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gas misses with a low kick.
Gas swinging wildly here.
Gas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gas has Christensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Christensen breaks from the clinch.
Christensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gas.
Christensen throws a one two combo.
Christensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christensen misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christensen is breathing heavily.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas tries to work over Christensen's front leg with a kick but Christensen checks it.
Gas tries to clinch but Christensen moves out of range.
Gas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gas moves in looking to clinch but Christensen pushes him off.
Christensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gas. Gas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Gas. That snapped Christensen's head back.
Gas tries to bum rush Christensen with a series of wild strikes but Christensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Christensen tries to bum rush Gas with a series of wild strikes but Gas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gas moves in looking to clinch but Christensen pushes him off.
Gas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christensen defends it nicely.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gas misses with a series of wild punches.
Christensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christensen scores with a leg kick.
Gas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gas. #T4#
Gas misses with a two punch combination.
Gas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gas blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gas 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.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen moves out of range as Gas throws a body kick.
Christensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gas just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Christensen.
Christensen lands a high kick!
Gas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gas misses with the combination.
Christensen is looking for a counter combo.
Christensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Christensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gas's cut.
That's time! Christensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gas looks to move away, Christensen throws a big counter combo but Gas just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christensen moves away from the strike by Gas.
Asa Christensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gas is looking to land body kicks.
Gas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christensen catches Gas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gas darts in looking for a takedown but Christensen gets double underhooks and turns Gas into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen swings for the body but Gas moves out of range.
Gas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christensen throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Christensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Christensen as Gas shoots in.
Gas swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Gas misses with the combination.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gas is breathing heavily.
Gas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christensen staying out of range there.
Gas swinging wildly here.
Gas tries to clinch up.
Asa Christensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Christensen misses with a head kick.
Gas is looking for the big counter here.
Gas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gas doesn't manage to clinch there - Christensen circles away.
It looked like Christensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Gas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Christensen.
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!
Christensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ben Gas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas misses with a few strikes there.
Christensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Christensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Gas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christensen is trying to break free.
Christensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christensen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##BC#
Christensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Gas with that takedown attempt.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen tried to score with a low kick but Gas checks it.
Christensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christensen.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Gas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gas throws a one two combo.
Gas doesn't manage to clinch there - Christensen circles away.
Christensen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gas moves into the clinch.
Gas taking a breather. #BC2#
Gas breaks from the clinch.
Christensen throws a combination that misses
and Gas counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Gas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gas lands a jab-cross combination.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christensen as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gas!
Gas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Gas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Gas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen slips a jab and a cross from Gas.
Christensen with a jab.
Gas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas tried to score with a low kick but Christensen checks it.
Christensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gas.
Gas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christensen counters with a series of strikes. Gas will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gas wants to clinch up but Christensen keeps it at a distance.
Christensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gas dodges the punch combination from Christensen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gas misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Gas shoots for a double leg takedown but Christensen sprawls well. He's pushed Gas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gas.
Gas misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christensen throws a head kick but Gas moves out of range.
Gas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gas tries to clinch but Christensen is having none of it.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gas.
Christensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gas.
Christensen throws a wild body kick that Gas sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Gas looks to land a combination. Christensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gas looks to land a combination but Christensen avoids it well.
Gas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gas misses with a few strikes there.
Gas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gas feints a jab promting Christensen to slip. Gas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gas throws an overhand right that lands on Christensen's shoulder, as Christensen tries to avoid the shot.
Christensen throws a head kick that misses.
Gas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gas tries to clinch up.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Christensen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gas eats them both and turns towards Christensen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Gas throws a solid leg kick but Christensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gas.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Gas does no damage.
Christensen lands with a slapping head kick.
Gas wants to clinch up but Christensen keeps it at a distance.
Gas shoots in for a double leg but Christensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christensen misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christensen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gas looks to land a combination but Christensen avoids it well.
Asa Christensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gas tries to clinch up but Christensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Christensen throws a big counter combination but Gas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Gas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gas misses with a body kick.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gas.
Gas throws a right hand that Christensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Christensen also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christensen thows a body kick. Gas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christensen backs up against the cage.
Christensen works over Gas's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Gas drives through and clinches with Christensen against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Asa Christensen.
I think Christensen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Christensen!
An out of breath Asa Christensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Kampf throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Kampf misses with the combination.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Kampf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kampf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kampf duly obliges.
Snow throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease.
Kampf misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kampf misses.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kampf misses.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Kampf has been cut.
Kampf throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kampf tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow works Kampf's body with a nice hook.
Kampf looks winded!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow feints a jab promting Kampf to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kampf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Kampf is rocked!
Kampf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kampf stumbling backwards into the cage! Kampf bounces back off the cage towards Snow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Snow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Snow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makhi Snow!
Our winner, Makhi Snow, 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wyatt gets a double leg takedown into Mathis's guard.
Wyatt is in close to Mathis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathis pulls Wyatt in to control the position.
Mathis wants to get back to his feet but Wyatt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wyatt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wyatt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mathis for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wyatt is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Wyatt wants to pass the guard but Mathis is keeping the position.
Wyatt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wyatt looking to pass the guard.
Wyatt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wyatt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wyatt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathis wants to stand and escape but Wyatt is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wyatt postures up in Mathis's guard and throws a big left but Mathis blocks it.
Wyatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wyatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathis is keeping the position for now.
Mathis is trying to keep Wyatt in close.
Wyatt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathis looks for a takedown but Wyatt sprawls well.#TD#
Wyatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wyatt lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyatt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wyatt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Wyatt lands a couple of elbows.
Mathis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyatt cracks Mathis with a solid left hand.
Wyatt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathis's guard.
Wyatt wants to free his trapped foot but Mathis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathis is trying to stand back up but Wyatt is controlling him
Mathis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt slows the pace down in half guard.
Wyatt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mathis is bucking up trying to escape but Wyatt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Wyatt is landing with some decent strikes but Mathis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wyatt raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Wyatt throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mathis has his hands clasped together but Wyatt breaks the hold and Mathis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wyatt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Messiah Wyatt!
A relieved looking Messiah Wyatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Boston Mathis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Alkahal misses with a hook.
Maximin defending well as Alkahal loads up on a big left hand.
As Alkahal backs off Maximin throws a huge counter combo but Alkahal manages to avoid it all.
Alkahal misses the shot to the body.
Maximin flicks out a counter leg kick but Alkahal steps away.
Maximin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alkahal's head.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Alkahal avoids it well.
Maximin blocks a jab.
Alkahal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maximin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximin looks winded!
Alkahal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal lands an overhand right.
Alkahal throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Alkahal throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximin counters with a series of strikes. Alkahal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Maximin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkahal throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.#T1#
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin slips a jab from Alkahal.
Maximin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alkahal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Alkahal manages to step out the way in time.
Alkahal misses with a two punch combination.
Alkahal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alkahal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alkahal misses with a looping left.
Maximin throws a fast counter high kick but Alkahal manages to duck under it in time.
Alkahal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alkahal blocks it well.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Alkahal lands a left and a right that send Maximin crashing to the mat, dazed. Alkahal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Maximin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Alkahal weaves into range and cracks Maximin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maximin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alkahal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isjus Alkahal!

Event: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks. #TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well. #SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drago throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Richardson tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Richardson slips a jab from Drago.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Drago misses.
Richardson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Drago's body.#T1#
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Richardson has been cut.
Richardson needs to keep his hands up - Drago had a free shot at his head there.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drago duly obliges. #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!
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Richardson takes one on the button.#ROC2#Richardson is rocked!
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.#KD2#
Drago drops Richardson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richardson looks back up at him and smiles so Drago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Richardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson glances at the clock... BAM! Drago nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Richardson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Richardson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parks is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parks defends it well.
Melendez trying to control from Parks's half guard. Parks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parks wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Parks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks managing to control the position.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Parks scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Parks, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Parks against the cage but Parks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melendez thinking.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parks throws a one two combo.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Melendez's defenses. #T2#
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melendez won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Parks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parks is retaining full guard.
Melendez won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Melendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melendez, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parks has picked Melendez up and slammed him! Melendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Parks manages to pass to side control!
Melendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Melendez's face as Parks controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Parks is positioning himself well to prevent Melendez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Parks is defending well.
Melendez prevents Parks from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parks as he avoids it easily.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
Melendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Parks stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parks swivels and escapes.
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Melendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Parks there.#T3#
Parks tests Melendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Parks.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.#ROC#Melendez is rocked!#T4#
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!
Melendez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Melendez scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Melendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parks pinned against the cage. Parks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Parks misses its target.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melendez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Parks.
Melendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Parks throws a good cross that connects.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Melendez off the cage and back into range.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parks with a jab.#T1#
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Melendez's belly button to the back.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks scores with a decent looking hook.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Blake Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD2#
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.

Parks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks lands a head shot.
Donk. Parks catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Parks.
Melendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks thuds a left hand into Melendez's body.#T4#
Parks dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!
Parks lands a jab.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Parks cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Melendez seems unphased.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks!

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

#R1#
Noburu moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Alpha Elit has been cut.
Elit doesn't manage to clinch there - Noburu circles away.
Elit looks to clinch
and Noburu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noburu swinging wildly here.
Noburu lands with a nice body punch.
Elit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elit tries to clinch but Noburu is having none of it.
Noburu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noburu fails to land with a series of punches.
Noburu just misses with a punch to the body.
Noburu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noburu cracks Elit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Noburu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Elit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noburu, pushing him back against the cage.
Elit struggles to land a body shot inside as Noburu controls his hands.
Elit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noburu being controlled against the cage.
Elit scores with a shot to the side of Noburu's head.
Noburu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elit lands a nice uppercut.
Noburu is breathing heavily.
Elit misses with a punch to the body.
Elit lands a left hand. #T2#
Elit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noburu is trying to break free.
Elit stalling the fight.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noburu wants to break free but Elit has control.
Elit misses with the head strike.
Elit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noburu wants to break free but Elit has control.
Noburu is looking to break free of the clinch but Elit has double underhooks.
Noburu blocks a body shot from Elit.
Noburu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noburu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elit tries to throw a body punch but Noburu avoids it by throwing Elit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elit.
Elit lands a hook that snaps the head of Noburu backwards.
Elit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Elit is leaning against Noburu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noburu's elbow.
Elit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elit looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Elit.
A hook to the body from Elit.
Elit misses with a punch on the inside.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noburu blocks a body shot from Elit.
Elit pushes Noburu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noburu or not.
Elit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noburu prevents a body shot from Elit. #T4#
Elit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elit swings wildly with an uppercut but Noburu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Elit.
Elit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noburu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elit lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elit lands a body punch.
Elit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elit tries a body shot but Noburu blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Noburu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elit misses with the head strike.
Elit tries to throw a body punch but Noburu avoids it by throwing Elit back against the cage.
Good body shot from Elit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alpha Elit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpha Elit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Elit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Noburu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elit moves in looking to clinch but Noburu pushes him off.
Noburu throws a right hand that Elit ducks under and follows up with a left that Elit also avoids with ease.
Noburu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elit was well out of range. Poor timing from Noburu.
Elit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Noburu.
Elit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noburu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noburu throws a series of punches but Elit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elit blocks a jab.
Elit avoids the body shot from Noburu.
Noburu swats away the attempt to clinch by Elit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Elit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Elit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Elit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elit is looking to clinch but Noburu is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noburu. Elit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noburu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Elit moves into range and clinches up with Noburu.
A short body shot lands from Elit as the two fighters clinch.
Alpha Elit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elit looking to stall.
Noburu working hard to break the clinch.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elit lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kentaro Noburu has been cut.
Elit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noburu is keeping busy.#T2#
Elit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noburu's elbow.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Elit.
Elit lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Noburu senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpha Elit!
Our winner, Alpha Elit, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Tasahigo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tasahigo duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Asa Christensen has been cut.
Tasahigo throws a nice looking combination but Christensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tasahigo has knocked Christensen down with a huge combo! Tasahigo steps away and waves a wobbly Christensen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Christensen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasahigo dances in with a quick combination. Christensen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tasahigo snaps Christensen's head back. Christensen stumbles backwards against the cage. Tasahigo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Christensen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Christensen just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hizuki Tasahigo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hizuki Tasahigo made sure he mentioned BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Nejc.
Nejc cracks a nice hook into Wyatt's ribs.
Nejc scores with a shot to the body.
Nejc scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Nejc. #CUT2#It looks like Messiah Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nejc connects with the punch.
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!
Nejc connects with a jab.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Wyatt is rocked!#T1#
Wyatt gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nejc points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wyatt wakes up just in time to hear Nejc thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc 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: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cunningham defends well and Russo ends up having to push Cunningham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Russo tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Cunningham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunningham managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away. #CL2#
Russo pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Russo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.#T3##CL2#
Russo has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russo is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russo.#T4##TD2#
Russo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunningham is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo working over Cunningham with some ground and pound. Cunningham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo wants to clinch.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Russo semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham, which made it look bad.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a two punch combo.
Cunningham pushes Russo away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo. #T2#
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Russo is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Cunningham didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Cunningham stands up from Russo's guard - Cunningham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Russo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cunningham with a body shot.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham. #CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Russo tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo scores with a jab.
Russo tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham delivers a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Cunningham.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Good leg kick by Cunningham. #T3#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!#TD2#
Russo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cunningham was covering up waiting for the punch and Russo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cunningham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham sets himself, and Russo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Russo fails with the takedown.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Cunningham's guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cunningham wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Cunningham is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
An out of breath Blaze Cunningham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Wan misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a solid body kick.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makhi Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow feints a jab promting Wan to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Snow throws a series of punches but Wan avoids them all with ease.
Snow backing away here, and Wan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wan moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wan lands with a right hand.
Wan lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Wan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wan stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow misses with a body shot. #T2#
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow with the inside leg kick.
Wan throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow punishes Wan's body with a nice straight punch.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wan takes a step back to recover.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Wan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Wan throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Snow throws a head kick that Wan semi-blocks.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Wan counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wan at a distance.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wan.
Snow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Wan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow is looking to wear down Wan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wan throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Wan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Snow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Nice shot lands for Wan.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Wan digs a good body shot into Snow's ribs.
Wan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wan throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Wan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wan swinging wildly here.
As Wan looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Wan just gets out of the way.
Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
Snow lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wan 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!
Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snow back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Snow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wan.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wan.
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Wan. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Wan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wan.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Wan unleashes a big counter combination but Snow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wan catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan with a nice cross.
Wan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wan thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Wan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Wan.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Wan.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wan manages to avoid it.
Wan jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Wan misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Wan backing up. Wan nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan with a nice cross.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Wan. #T4#
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Wan.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wan cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Wan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan tries a quick counter leg kick but Snow is wise to it.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhi Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Wan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!

Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Schwinn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Schwinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Schwinn throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwinn's guard. Nice move by Snow!#REVB#
Schwinn has a closed guard, preventing Snow from standing up.
Schwinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Schwinn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schwinn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwinn tries to get out of the position.
Snow is looking to stand up but Schwinn won't let him.
Schwinn seems keen to control Snow's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snow slips a jab from Schwinn.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwinn's sensitive parts.
Schwinn avoids a kick to the body.
Makhi Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwinn moves away.
Snow throws a right hand that Schwinn ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwinn also avoids with ease.
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Snow.
Schwinn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Schwinn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Schwinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow throws a combination. Schwinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schwinn takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Schwinn is rocked!
Schwinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to break free but Schwinn pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwinn. #T4#
Snow lands a head kick!
Oh Schwinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Schwinn seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Schwinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schwinn looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Snow throws a series of punches but Schwinn avoids them all with ease.
Schwinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Makhi Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schwinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snow wants it to stay on the feet.
Makhi Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snow.
Schwinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a head kick that Schwinn semi-blocks.
Schwinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schwinn darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow is trying to push Schwinn away but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Schwinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Schwinn closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
Schwinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Schwinn.
Schwinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Schwinn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snow after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schwinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwinn has double underhooks. #T2#
Schwinn misses with an elbow strike.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwinn drops back down to his feet.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Schwinn is controlling him.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow lands a high kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Snow can't break the clinch.
Schwinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwinn fails to pull guard. #BC#
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Schwinn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snow eats them both and turns towards Schwinn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snow lands with a kick to the temple. Schwinn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schwinn goes for a double leg but Snow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snow continues to drive forward.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwinn won't allow it.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Schwinn manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Schwinn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Snow connects with a high kick.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Snow lands a big head kick that sends Schwinn tumbling to the mat! Snow takes a step backwards and waves Schwinn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Schwinn clinches. #BC#
Schwinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Schwinn. Schwinn maintains the clinch. #TD#
Schwinn decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Makhi Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Schwinn has managed to clinch.
Schwinn is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Schwinn keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow wants to break free but Schwinn has control.
Come on Schwinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Snow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwinn prevents Snow from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to circle away but Schwinn has him pinned against the cage.
Snow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schwinn. #BC#
Schwinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schwinn. That did some damage!
A combination from Snow does no damage. #CL#
Schwinn pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.
Schwinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Schwinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Schwinn keeps him there for the moment.
Schwinn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Snow avoiding damage as Schwinn throws knees to the body.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Schwinn has the dominant position.#BC#
Schwinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow misses with the combination.
Schwinn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow connects with the punch.
Schwinn throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Schwinn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Schwinn has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Schwinn down.
Schwinn throws a lazy head kick
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwinn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwinn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow lands a brutal head kick. Schwinn looks out on his feet and Snow throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Makhi Snow!
A victorious Makhi Snow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Timo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaoune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaoune's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Senghor Diaoune has been cut.
Nice shot by Timo.
Diaoune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Timo misses.
Crack! Timo connects with the perfect overhand right and Diaoune falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Timo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigandi Legend Timo!
Senghor Diaoune spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a tough fight, but I'll be back, mark my words.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Li shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Melendez dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Melendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melendez drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Melendez off! Melendez jumps back into Li's guard. #T1#
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Melendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Melendez getting side control.

Li manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Melendez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Melendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Melendez manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez controls the position from side control.#T2#
Li looks to move to half guard but instead Melendez has passed into mount! Damn!
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Melendez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li trying to control the position.
Melendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li 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.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Melendez will probably get the nod.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Melendez, which made it look bad. #TD#
Melendez gets the takedown into side control.
Li wants to control but Melendez postures up.
Melendez gets to mount! Li was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Melendez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Melendez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Melendez extends the arm and Li is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Melendez!
Blake Melendez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1#
Diaoune feints with a jab and clips Bedorf right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bedorf is sent crashing into the canvas and Diaoune leaps in for the kill! Bedorf tries to get to his feet but Diaoune is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bedorf is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senghor Diaoune!
A relieved looking Senghor Diaoune thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Noburu connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Blachowicz! He's out on his feet! Noburu rushes in and drops Blachowicz with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kentaro Noburu!
A relieved looking Kentaro Noburu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

Aled Bowen really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blaze Cunningham was cancelled.

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