Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Bailek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcknight but Mcknight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Mcknight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailek.
Bailek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcknight circles away.
Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mcknight misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcknight sprawls well. Mcknight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet.
Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tum Bailek.
Mcknight misses with the combination.
Bailek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight throws a series of strikes that have Bailek backpedaling.
Mcknight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Mcknight drives through and clinches with Bailek against the cage.
Mcknight lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bailek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcknight walks away with a smile on his face. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Bailek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcknight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mcknight misses.
Bailek tries to move into range but Mcknight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcknight with a nice cross.#CL#
Mcknight clinches up with Bailek and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bailek.
Bailek takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Mcknight.
Nice body punch from Mcknight. #T2#
Bailek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcknight after a bit of a struggle.
Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailek backwards.
Mcknight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailek is trying to pull guard but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage.
Bailek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcknight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mcknight clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight lands with a straight right. Bailek didn't see that one coming.
Mcknight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Bailek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Mcknight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailek looks winded!
Bailek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailek takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Bailek is rocked!
Bailek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcknight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him?#T3#
Bailek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcknight lands with a right hand.
Tum Bailek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcknight throws a monster overhand right that drops Bailek! Mcknight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight!

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Ali.
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Ali forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Tanner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ali defending against the ground and pound.
Tanner working the ground and pound.
Tanner looks up at the clock and then as Ali takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tanner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ali is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Ali tries to escape but Tanner is in control. #T1#
Ali tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Tanner landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner laying and praying for a moment but Ali takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner works his way into full mount!
Tanner throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Tanner with a couple of short strikes.
Tanner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ali is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tanner landing strikes from the mount.
Tanner landing strikes, looking to finish!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tanner working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ali is looking to improve his position but Tanner isn't that keen on the idea.
Tanner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ali looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Tanner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali blocking the ground and pound.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Ali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Ali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
Ali gets full guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position.
Ali trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ali prevents Tanner from getting back to his feet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali wants to stand but Tanner has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colton Tanner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Tanner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Tanner moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Ali rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Tanner.
Tanner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Ali scores with a one two! Tanner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Tanner is rocked!
Immanuel Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner fails with the takedown#KD#
and Ali counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanner toppling to the canvas! Tanner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali finish him?!
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ali has Tanner up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner with a poor takedown #KD#
and Ali counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanner toppling to the canvas! Tanner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali finish him?!
Tanner shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.#KD#
Ali drops Tanner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tanner looks back up at him and smiles so Ali waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tanner has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanner thinking.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner walks straight into a right hand from Ali - that's dropped him! Ali jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tanner from any more punishment! Tanner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Immanuel Ali!
Immanuel Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Kamatis fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamatis tries to close the distance and clinch but Odom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamatis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Odom does no damage.
A combination from Kamatis does no damage.
Kamatis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odom circles away.
Kamatis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Odom to counter with a crisp jab.
Odom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamatis needs to keep his hands up - Odom had a free shot at his head there.
Kamatis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odom manages to avoid it.
Kamatis throws a low kick but Odom moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kamatis drives through and clinches with Odom against the cage.
Odom gets through Kamatis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odom lands an uppercut.
Odom lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamatis trying to control the position but instead, Odom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamatis into the cage.#BC2#
Odom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kamatis throws a series of punches but Odom avoids them all with ease.
Boy Kamatis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Odom checks a leg kick.
Odom lands a nice hook to Kamatis's body. Kamatis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Odom clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Odom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odom lands a jab-cross combination.
Kamatis closes the distance and clinches up with Odom, looking for a takedown. Kamatis pushes Odom against the cage but Odom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamatis throws a right and a left that Odom avoids nicely.
Odom keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamatis throws a lazy uppercut
and Odom counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamatis tries to clinch up.
Kamatis tries to close the distance and clinch but Odom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamatis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Kamatis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Odom pushes Kamatis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Odom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamatis is looking to clinch.
Odom throws out a counter right but Kamatis avoids it with no problem.
Kamatis tries to clinch up but Odom circles away and keeps his distance.
Odom keeps the fight on the outside.
Odom avoids the head kick by Kamatis.
Kamatis thuds his right hand into Odom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Odom. #CUT2#It looks like Boy Kamatis has been cut.
Odom misses with a double jab.
Odom stuffs the takedown.
Eddie Odom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odom swinging wildly here.
Kamatis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odom moves out of range as Kamatis strikes.
Kamatis takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Odom lands a body shot.
Kamatis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamatis moves in looking to clinch but Odom pushes him off.
Kamatis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odom.
Odom lands with a straight right. Kamatis didn't see that one coming.
Odom lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Odom!
Kamatis throws a series of punches but Odom moves out of range.
Kamatis misses with a takedown attempt - Odom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Odom lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamatis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Kamatis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kamatis is looking to clinch but Odom is avoiding it.
Kamatis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odom.
Kamatis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamatis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamatis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamatis throws a combination that misses
and Odom counters with a nice body shot.
Odom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamatis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Odom ducks under a wild hook from Kamatis.
Odom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Odom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamatis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamatis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Kamatis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Odom moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Odom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boy Kamatis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kamatis lands a nice shot that snaps Odom's head back.
Kamatis misses with a two punch combination.
Odom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamatis is looking to clinch but Odom is avoiding it.
Kamatis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamatis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Odom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Odom. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Odom clinches up with Kamatis and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamatis is looking to break free of the clinch but Odom has double underhooks.
Odom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamatis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamatis wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Odom lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kamatis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamatis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamatis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odom throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Kamatis is rocked!
Odom scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Kamatis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Odom.
Odom thuds a left hand into Kamatis's body.
Odom throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kamatis crashing down! Kamatis tries to stagger back to his feet but Odom just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kamatis asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Odom!

Event: Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Dorsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneal.
Dorsey's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorsey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oneal scores with a jab to the head.
Oneal misses the shot to the body.
Oneal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oneal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dorsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dorsey moves out of range as Oneal strikes.
Dorsey misses with an uppercut. Oneal saw that one coming.
Dorsey throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Oneal moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Oneal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Oneal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oneal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Oneal does no damage.
Oneal lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oneal ducks right into an uppercut from Dorsey.
Dorsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oneal counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Oneal cracks a nice hook into Dorsey's ribs.
Oneal lands a slapping body shot.
Dorsey wants to clinch up but Oneal keeps it at a distance.
Dorsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dorsey just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Oneal closes the distance and pushes Dorsey back into the cage.
Oneal prevents Dorsey from breaking the clinch.
Dorsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneal's elbow.
Dorsey has a couple of punches blocked by Oneal.
Oneal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dorsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorsey can't find room to land a body shot as Oneal controls the action.
Oneal pushes Dorsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Oneal pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Oneal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dorsey enables Oneal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dorsey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneal pushing down on Dorsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oneal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dorsey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Dorsey has left one of his arms exposed and Oneal doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Dorsey screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Oneal!
Mason Oneal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
Booth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
Booth throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Betz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Betz.
Booth is looking to stand back up but Betz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Booth.
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.#REVR#
Betz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Betz working over Booth with some ground and pound. Booth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Booth actively working from the bottom here.
Betz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Betz there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betz is trying to control. Booth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Booth trying to control here. #T1#
Betz working the head and body with strikes.
Betz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Betz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Betz working Booth over with strikes.
Betz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Booth trying to control here.
Betz wants to take a breather but Booth is having none of it.
Betz lands strikes from half guard.
Booth taking some punishment here, with Betz in his half guard.
Booth is trying to stand up here but Betz is controlling him well. #T2#
Booth has hold of Betz's hands but Betz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Betz lands strikes from half guard.
Betz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Betz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Booth trying to get back to full guard but Betz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Booth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Betz controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Booth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Betz lands a couple of good shots and Booth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Betz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Booth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Booth tries to escape the position.
Betz wants to control but Booth is keeping busy.
Betz punishes Booth with strikes from the back mount.
Booth takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Booth right now.
Betz doesn't have the hooks in and Booth manages to turn into his guard.
Betz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Betz works over Booth with some ground and pound from guard.
Betz postures up.
Betz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betz is in close to Booth's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Booth working for a triangle but Betz defends it easily.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betz on the ground.
Booth has momentary wrist control but Betz slips an elbow through the middle.
Betz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Betz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Betz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Betz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Booth is fending him off so far but Betz persists. Nope, Booth circles away and we're back to standing.
Betz misses with a takedown attempt
and Booth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
No joy there for Booth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Betz is defended easily by Booth.
Betz closes the distance and clinches up with Booth, looking for a takedown. Betz pushes Booth against the cage but Booth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Betz with a poor takedown
letting Booth counter with a right hand.
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betz defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Betz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Betz is breathing heavily.
Betz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booth defends well and Betz ends up having to push Booth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betz. #T1#
Betz dives in and grabs Booth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes down on Betz's head and hops out.#CL#
Booth rushes Betz and presses him up against the cage.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but Betz keeps him there for the moment.
Betz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booth after a bit of a struggle.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Booth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Betz throws a head punch that misses.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth pushes Betz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booth prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Betz seems unphased.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Broderick Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Booth lands a nice hook to Betz's body. Betz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Betz moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Booth takes the fight into the clinch.
Booth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Betz has him pressed against the cage.
Betz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Booth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Booth with a jab.
Booth lands a jab to Betz's midsection.
Booth digs a good hook to Betz's body. #CL#
Betz gets tackled into the cage by Booth. Booth maintains the clinch.
Booth scores with a shot to the side of Betz's head. #BC#
Booth breaks the clinch. #T3#
Booth misses with a double jab.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Betz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Betz.
Betz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Booth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Betz scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Booth closes the distance and clinches.
Betz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Booth walks away with a smile on his face. Betz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betz, pushing him back against the cage.
Booth is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Booth down to the mat. Booth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Booth jabs at Betz's body.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Betz has time to react.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth with a jab.#CL#
Booth clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Booth as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Booth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Booth scores with a jab.#CL#
Booth rushes Betz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Betz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Betz tries to pull guard but Booth holds him up against the cage and eventually Betz drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Booth breaks from the clinch.
Booth misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth throws a series of strikes that have Betz backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broderick Booth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Betz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Betz walks into a jab.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Betz's head but Betz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booth defends it nicely.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown. Booth tries to sprawl out of it but Betz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Booth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booth leaves Betz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth works the jab nicely.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth stuffs the takedown attempt from Betz. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
Betz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betz has a takedown stuffed.
Booth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmund Betz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Betz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Betz there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Booth lands.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?
Betz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betz somewhat.
Booth throws a combination. Betz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Betz is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Booth ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Betz clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Broderick Booth!
During a confident post fight interview, Broderick Booth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Rojas backs off Randolph throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Randolph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas jabs Randolph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randolph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Randolph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randolph scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Rojas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randolph or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Randolph controls the action.
Randolph is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.#T1#
Randolph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
Donk. Rojas catches Randolph right on the button with a cross.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Randolph's body.
Randolph closes the distance and clinches up with Rojas, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes Rojas against the cage but Rojas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randolph takes one on the button.
Rojas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.#T2##CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage. #TD2#
Randolph pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Randolph looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rojas has picked Randolph up and slammed him! Randolph can't keep hold of the triangle and Rojas manages to pass to side control!
Randolph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rojas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Rojas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Randolph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Randolph pulls guard.
Rojas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Randolph is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rojas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Rojas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randolph misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Randolph has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
Randolph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Randolph.
Rojas works on Randolph's body with a couple of short punches.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randolph prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Randolph blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randolph.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks.
Allan Randolph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randolph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Rojas. #T1#
Randolph blocks a body shot from Rojas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randolph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Randolph trying to control the position but instead, Rojas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randolph into the cage.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.#T3#
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randolph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
Randolph fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Randolph backs away, Rojas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Randolph tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randolph tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derrick Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Randolph gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Rojas clinches with his opponent.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Randolph tries to break free but Rojas pushes him back against the cage.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randolph takes a shot to the head.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Rojas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Randolph shoots and misses
and Rojas counters with a low kick, right behind Randolph 's knee.
Rojas catches Randolph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.#CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Randolph fails to land.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Randolph has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randolph can do to turn this around?
Rojas misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Randolph takes a shot to the head.
Randolph has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rojas after a bit of a struggle.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randolph backwards.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas is working Randolph over against the cage.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Randolph presses Rojas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randolph is trying to break the clinch but Rojas is controlling him.
Rojas 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.
Rojas tries to work over Randolph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randolph is trying to drag Rojas to the mat but Rojas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Randolph blocking some punches. #T3#
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Randolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Randolph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Randolph prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randolph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojas. #T4#
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Randolph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Randolph tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body.
Rojas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Rojas.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Randolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas prevents Randolph from breaking the clinch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Randolph wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Allan Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rojas to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rojas!
Our winner, Derrick Rojas, 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: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Bridges misses with a hook.
Khan scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Khan cracks Bridges with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bridges to stand back up!#ROC2#Bridges is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ryland Bridges has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan catches Bridges with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bridges forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bingus Khan!
Bingus Khan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom. Prigozhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prigozhin looks to land a body kick but Odom moved away.
It looked like Odom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odom lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Prigozhin.
Odom with a nice cross.
Odom checks a low kick from Prigozhin.
A lazy body kick from Prigozhin
and Odom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prigozhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prigozhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prigozhin tries to move into range but Odom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prigozhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Odom misses with the combination. #T1#
Prigozhin misses with a hook
and Prigozhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Odom scores with a jab to the body.
Odom lands a jab.#ROC#Prigozhin is rocked!
Odom cracks Prigozhin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Odom!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Zhang throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhang scores with a nice right hand.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Bush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Zhang clinches. #BC#
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zhang has Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang stops a takedown attempt from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhang. #BC#
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
Zhang throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Zhang. That snapped Bush's head back.
Malaki Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zhang gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Zhang manages to retain guard.
Zhang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bush seems to have locked his on tight now - Zhang screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bush, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kyle Bush!

Event: MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Mcknight connects with a crisp jab.
Salerno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salerno shoots in for a double leg but Mcknight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Salerno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcknight to the ground. Salerno is now in Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight 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.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcknight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcknight working a defensive guard here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving.
Mcknight wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Salerno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mcknight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salerno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salerno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salerno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Salerno passes Mcknight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcknight is trying to stand up here but Salerno is controlling him well.
Mcknight is looking for a sweep. Salerno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salerno works his way into full mount!
Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcknight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcknight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Salerno prevents Mcknight from getting the reversal.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salerno avoids the attempt from Mcknight to control.#T2#
Salerno is landing with some decent strikes but Mcknight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcknight is squirming around, avoiding Salerno's attempts to control the action.
Salerno cracks Mcknight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Salerno wants to finish this one by submission but Mcknight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salerno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salerno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight tries to hold on but Salerno pushes him away.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno unloading with bombs!
Salerno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Salerno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Salerno.
Salerno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salerno with shots to the head and body - Mcknight looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've been informed that Mcknight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcknight tries to reverse the position but Salerno maintains control.
Mcknight wants to control but Salerno is having none of it.
Mcknight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salerno trying to control the position.
Mcknight trying to control but Salerno is working from the bottom.
Salerno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Salerno prevents Mcknight from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Salerno.
Salerno is trying to control. Mcknight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salerno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcknight has hold of Salerno's hands but Salerno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcknight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcknight keeps working.
Salerno stalling.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radley Salerno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcknight slaps away a takedown attempt from Salerno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcknight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcknight lands a lovely overhand right.
Salerno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Salerno shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Salerno is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Radley Salerno has been cut.
Mcknight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Salerno can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mcknight and Salerno drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mcknight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight!

Event: MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Compton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Compton moves into range and clinches up with Nicholson.
Compton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson tries for a takedown but Compton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Compton swings for the body but Nicholson moves out of range.
Compton throws a combination. Nicholson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Compton sizes up Nicholson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicholson ducks right into an uppercut from Compton.
Nicholson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Compton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nicholson sprawling to the canvas! Nicholson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Compton finish him?! #ROC#Nicholson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicholson drops his hands for a split second and Compton immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Nicholson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Compton follows up with a right hand that knocks Nicholson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cael Compton!

Event: MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Espinoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Espinoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Espinoza throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Espinoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Espinoza has been cut.
Espinoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Espinoza.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Rojas has been cut.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Espinoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Espinoza misses with a double jab.
Rojas tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Espinoza throws a big counter combination but Rojas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Espinoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Espinoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espinoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Espinoza gets tackled into the cage by Rojas. Rojas maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
A shot in the inside from Rojas. #ROC2#Espinoza is rocked!
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Espinoza's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Espinoza drops to his knees and Rojas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Rojas!
A very excited looking Derrick Rojas 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 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Walls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryan.#CUT#It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
Walls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walls thumps Bryan with a low kick.
Walls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Walls counters with a solid body kick.
Bryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryan works the jab nicely.
Bryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Walls.
Bryan swings widly with a right hand
letting Walls counter with a right hand.
Bryan drops his hands momentarily. Walls doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bryan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bryan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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: NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Booth throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range.
Tooogood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Booth tries to bum rush Tooogood with a series of wild strikes but Tooogood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Booth misses.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Tooogood's head but Tooogood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Booth instigates a clinch.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Tooogood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth tries to break free but Tooogood pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Booth is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood is controlling him.
Booth misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Booth prevents the takedown attempt.
Tooogood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Tooogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tooogood is trying to pull guard but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tooogood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tooogood manages to avoid it.
Tooogood goes for a double leg but Booth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booth continues to drive forward.#BC#
Tooogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Tooogood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Booth cracks Tooogood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tooogood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Booth.
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!
No luck for Tooogood with that takedown attempt.
Tooogood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Booth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tooogood scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Booth clinches up against the cage.
Tooogood misses with an elbow over the top.
Tooogood lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Tooogood pulls guard. #T3#
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Tooogood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tooogood working a defensive guard here.
Booth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Booth tries to free his leg and advance position but Tooogood is retaining full guard.
Booth throws an elbow that misses. Tooogood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Booth's guard. Nice move by Tooogood!#REVR#
Booth is trying to keep Tooogood in close.
Tooogood pushing down on Booth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Booth wants to control but Tooogood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Booth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Booth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tooogood is looking to take a break and control but Booth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Booth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broderick Booth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tooogood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Tooogood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
Tooogood lands with a kick to the temple. Booth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tooogood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tooogood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booth as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Tooogood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Booth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Tooogood backs off Booth throws a huge counter combo but Tooogood manages to avoid it all.
Booth connects with a nice looking jab. #T1##CL2#
Booth has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Tooogood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Booth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Booth right now. #SUB#
Tooogood is looking for the choke from the back position but Booth is controlling his hands well.
Tooogood has the hooks in. Booth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tooogood is not going to allow Booth to sit and survive in this position.
Tooogood keeps control of the position as Booth tries to break free.
Booth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tooogood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Booth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tooogood's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth trying to control the position but Tooogood manages to sink in the hooks.
Booth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tooogood is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Booth with him. Booth is trying to defend but Tooogood has an arm under the chin now! Booth grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Tooogood!

Event: NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly punishes Cunningham's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly jabs at Cunningham's body.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Reilly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cunningham kicks off Reilly and gets to his feet. #T1#
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly is looking to wear down Cunningham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Cunningham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Cunningham walks into a jab.#ROC#Cunningham is rocked!
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly throws a monster overhand right that drops Cunningham! Reilly follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Walls slips under a jab from Yergin.
Yergin sizes up Walls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walls throws a hook but Yergin avoids it easily.
Walls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walls swings for the body but Yergin moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls lands with a shot to the body.
Walls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walls scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yergin is rocked!
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Yergin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walls with a body shot.
Walls throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Yergin's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Walls dives in looking to finish as Yergin flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Walls's strikes! Walls is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Yergin's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Yergin was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Walls!
During a confident post fight interview, Xander Walls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
JR has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
JR misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from JR! But no joy.#CL2#
JR moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but JR moved away.
Cunningham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Cunningham coming out on top.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
JR misses with an uppercut.
JR scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for JR with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham throws a jab but it's blocked by JR.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR misses with an uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage. #T1#
JR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
JR takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
JR throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from JR misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from JR.
JR misses with a looping right.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
JR swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
JR connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.
JR throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
JR throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing JR off to one side.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salter JR.
JR shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed JR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salter JR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR misses the jab.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.#CL2#
JR fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
JR wants to stall.
Cunningham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Cunningham wants to get back to striking at distance but JR won't allow it.
JR misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is leaning against JR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from JR, against the cage.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
JR throws a head punch that misses.
JR pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cunningham lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards. #T3#
Cunningham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for JR.
JR looking to throw knees to the head but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from JR fails to land.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
JR tries to clinch up
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
JR just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
JR fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from JR. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Cunningham misses its target.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Cunningham blocks a jab.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
JR connects with a body shot.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck JR on the side of the head. #ROC#JR is rocked!
JR throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
JR is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
JR darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
JR shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a big right hand! Oh JR is in trouble here! Cunningham follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridges.
Bridges throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bridges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
AJ Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Bridges instigates a clinch.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bridges shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges scores with a shoulder strike.
Bridges pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges.
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!
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryland Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Lewis.
Bridges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Bridges pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bridges closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1##CL#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bridges is defending well.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bridges pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bridges.
Bridges gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bridges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Bridges lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lewis tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryland Bridges!
Ryland Bridges decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Fukado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fukado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukado.
Fukado with a poor takedown
and Fukado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fukado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryota Fukado.#TD2#
Fukado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fukado is controlling the pace.
Fukado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ali wants to control but Fukado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fukado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fukado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Fukado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
Ali tries to roll over but Fukado keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukado pulls his head out easily.
Fukado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Fukado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fukado tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Fukado tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Fukado is rocked!
Immanuel Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fukado to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Immanuel Ali!
An out of breath Immanuel Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nunes. That did some damage!
Crunch! Nunes slams his shin into Cunningham's torso.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Nunes defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cunningham eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Cunningham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes. #T1#
Cunningham throws a leg kick which misses Nunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Nunes tries to avoid it.
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nunes.
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cunningham there.
Nunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nunes.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.#T2#
Nunes misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cunningham lands a head shot.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cunningham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cunningham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Cunningham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Cunningham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Cunningham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cunninghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes feints a jab and as Cunningham dips his head, Nunes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cunningham right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cunningham falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nunes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mateus Nunes!

Event: Conquest XI
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Dorsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Dorsey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Dorsey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick from Boy lands but Dorsey takes it in his stride.
Dorsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robo Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy misses with a hook
and Dorsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Boy takes one on the button.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Dorsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Dorsey has been cut.
Boy tries to clinch
and Dorsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy. #T1#
No joy there for Dorsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorsey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorsey throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Dorsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Dorsey jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorsey.
Dorsey slips a jab from Boy.
Dorsey lands with a shot to the body.
Dorsey jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.
Dorsey stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorsey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1-2. Dorsey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Dorsey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dorsey prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Dorsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorsey.
Boy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dorsey with a body shot.
Boy lands a head kick. Dorsey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Boy.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.#T3#
Boy working Dorsey over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Dorsey has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorsey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy working aggressively here.
Boy looking to slow down the pace here.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorsey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Dorsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Dorsey dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Dorsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorsey counters with a left to the body.
Dorsey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Dorsey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robo Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Dorsey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Dorsey scores with a nice strike.
Boy looks to land a combination but Dorsey avoids it well.
Dorsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Dorsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Adrian Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Boy rushes Dorsey and presses him up against the cage.
Dorsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Dorsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey blocking some punches.
Dorsey working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorsey tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorsey wants to break free but Boy has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorsey.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dorsey managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Dorsey blocking some punches.
Boy keeps control of Dorsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorsey has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorsey can't break the clinch.
Robo Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dorsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dorsey throws a shot to the body.
Dorsey connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dorsey counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Dorsey.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Dorsey lands with a good body shot.
Adrian Dorsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy tries to clinch but Dorsey is having none of it.
Boy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dorsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
Dorsey connects with a body shot.
Boy misses with a kick to the body
and Dorsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy lands a high kick!
Boy looks to land a left hand but Dorsey moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Dorsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy throws a head kick but Dorsey moves out of range.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boy! But no joy.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorsey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Dorsey coming out on top.#CL#
Dorsey rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dorsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorsey.
A nice left hand lands by Dorsey.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorsey's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Dorsey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Dorsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Dorsey'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#
Dorsey blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorsey misses the target.#CL#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Dorsey scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.#BC2#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dorsey lands with a right hand. #CL#
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Dorsey. Dorsey maintains the clinch.
Boy blocking some punches.
Dorsey lands a shoulder strike.
Boy blocking some punches.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dorsey tries a body shot but Boy blocks it. #T1#
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorsey's efforts to push away.
Dorsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Dorsey is looking to counter punch.
Dorsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dorsey works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Dorsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy. #CL#
Dorsey clinches up with Boy and pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dorsey.
Dorsey is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dorsey lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Dorsey wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy pushes Dorsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
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!
Dorsey swinging wildly here.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dorsey there.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy misses with a hook. Dorsey ducked under it nicely.
Boy throws a series of punches but Dorsey moves out of range.
It looked like Dorsey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boy.#T3#
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorsey avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Dorsey. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dorsey clinches with his opponent.
Dorsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey lands with a left to the head.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dorsey duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy throws a push kick but Dorsey slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Boy throws a body punch but Dorsey moves out of range.
Dorsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Dorsey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boy lands a really nice looking cross but Dorsey seems unphased.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Dorsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dorsey counters with a nice body shot.

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 Adrian Dorsey.
Well Dorsey 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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