Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 15, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Stienz shoots in and drives through. Callixtus sprawls well.
Stienz with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Callixtus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stienz wants to control the position but Callixtus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stienz tries to get to full guard but Callixtus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Callixtus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Callixtus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stienz wants to improve his position but Callixtus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Callixtus wants to work for an arm triangle but Stienz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stienz is looking to control Callixtus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stienz avoid being mounted?#T1#
Stienz is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Callixtus in particular looking to stall.
Stienz is looking for a sweep. Callixtus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stienz trying to hold on to Callixtus's head to control him but Callixtus postures up.
Callixtus wants to control but Stienz is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stienz pulls Callixtus in to control the position.
Callixtus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Callixtus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stienz is not content to let Callixtus control the position. #T3#
Stienz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Callixtus easily slips into full mount!
Callixtus controlling his opponent.
Stienz is looking to improve his position but Callixtus isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Callixtus has control of Stienz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stienz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stienz tries to hold on but Callixtus postures up.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stienz can't escape the position.
Stienz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Callixtus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Callixtus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Callixtus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stienz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callixtus sprawls well. Callixtus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stienz gets slowly back to his feet.
Callixtus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callixtus shoots in looking for a takedown. Stienz tries to sprawl out of it but Callixtus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stienz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stienz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Callixtus drives through with a takedown into Stienz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stienz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Callixtus dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Callixtus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stienz is looking to reverse the position.
Stienz is trying to control Callixtus's posture but Callixtus avoids it.
Callixtus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stienz is looking to regain half guard here but Callixtus keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Callixtus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Callixtus trying to control the action but Stienz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stienz holds on to Callixtus's head and controls the position momentarily.
Callixtus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stienz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stienz is looking to regain half guard here but Callixtus keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Callixtus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Callixtus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stienz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Callixtus but great work by Stienz.
Stienz trying to control the action but Callixtus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stienz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stienz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Stienz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Callixtus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stienz's guard! Nice work there by Callixtus! #T4#
Callixtus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stienz is retaining full guard.
Stienz pulls Callixtus in close to his closed guard and prevents Callixtus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Callixtus won't allow Stienz to sweep him here.
Callixtus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stienz trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callixtus won't allow Stienz to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Callixtus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Callixtus looking to score a takedown here. Stienz is defending well but Callixtus drives through and ends up in Stienz's guard.
Stienz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stienz keeping moving, preventing Callixtus from controlling successfully.
Stienz looking to control.
Callixtus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stienz 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.
Stienz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienz pulls Callixtus in close to prevent any damage.
Stienz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Callixtus postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karl Stienz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stienz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callixtus.
Stienz tries to counter by clinching up but Callixtus breaks away and moves out of range.
Stienz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stienz fails with a takedown attempt.
Callixtus misses the jab.#TD2#
Stienz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Callixtus to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Callixtus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stienz looking for a sweep. Not yet Stienz, not yet.
Stienz is trying to keep Callixtus in close. #T3#
Callixtus wants to pass the guard but Stienz is keeping the position.
Stienz looking to control. #SUB2#
Callixtus has gone for a leg lock! Stienz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Callixtus's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Stienz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Callixtus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Callixtus tries to free his leg and advance position but Stienz is retaining full guard. #T4#
Callixtus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Callixtus is continuing to stall.
Callixtus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Stienz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callixtus defends it easily.
Karl Stienz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienz trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Pope Callixtus!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Pope Callixtus!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Pope Callixtus!

Pope Callixtus wins by unanimous decision!
Pope Callixtus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 15, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch but Noda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noda misses with a body shot.
Noda throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence blocks a jab.
Spence wants to counter with a clinch but Noda pushes him away.
Noda looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Noda keeps the fight on the outside.
Noda is looking to counter punch.
Yoshiaki Noda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spence tries to clinch
and Noda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Spence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Noda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spence's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence looks for a takedown but Noda sprawls well.
Spence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch.
Noda pushes Spence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A short right from Noda on the inside.
Noda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spence looks winded!
Noda works on Spence's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Noda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Noda.#ROC#Spence is rocked!
Noda connects with a body shot that sends Spence's belly button to the back.
Spence is still on wobbly legs! Can Noda finish him?
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!
Spence drops his hands momentarily. Noda doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Spence staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Spence doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshiaki Noda!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Rim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rim keeps the fight on the outside.
Rim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emmett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rim counters with a big head kick but Emmett shrugs it off.
Emmett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rim leaves Emmett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Emmett feints and as Rim raises his hands in defense, Emmett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Rim is looking to stand up but Emmett isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Emmett stands up and waves to Rim to follow him.
Rim shoots for a takedown but Emmett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emmett throws a head kick that misses
and Rim counters with a head kick.
Whack! Rim lands a heavy head kick that drops Emmett. The ref tackles Rim to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Emmett was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shant Rim!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Rick is looking to clinch but Shimomura is avoiding it.
Shimomura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rick's head backwards.
Shimomura with a hook.#ROC#Rick is rocked!
Shimomura steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rick is out on his feet! Shimomura sets himself and nearly takes Rick's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuji Shimomura!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Kombate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gas tries to clinch but Kombate moves out of range.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Gas scores with a head kick.
Gas throws a combination that misses
and Kombate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Kombate.
Nice defenses there by Gas.
Gas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate throws a jab when Gas was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gas tries to clinch up but Kombate circles away and keeps his distance.
Gas misses with a double jab
and Kombate counters with a nice uppercut.
Kombate checks a low kick from Gas.
Kombate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kombate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gas.
Gas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kombate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gas throws a series of punches but Kombate moves out of range. #T1#
Kombate dips to his left and cracks Gas with an uppercut!
Gas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kombate is fending him off so far but Gas persists. Nope, Kombate circles away and we're back to standing.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Kombate clinches up with Gas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kombate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kombate backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kombate.
Gas is trying to push Kombate away but Kombate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kombate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kombate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Gas takes a shot to the head.
Kombate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kombate keeps control of Gas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kombate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Gas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Kombate pushes Gas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kombate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gas.
Gas is trying to force a seperation but Kombate has the dominant position.
Kombate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kombate works on Gas's body with a couple of short punches.
Kombate lands a right hand.
Kombate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Kombate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kombate avoiding damage.
Kombate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kombate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gas.
Kombate gets through Gas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gas stalling in the clinch but Kombate improves position.
Gas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gas misses with some punches.
Kombate lands with a light punch inside.
Kombate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kombate.
Kombate lands with a short shot to the head.
Gas is trying to break free.
Gas misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kombate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kombate has him pressed against the cage.
Kombate lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kombate.
Gas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kombate has Gas pressed against the cage, preventing Gas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Gas misses with some punches.
Kombate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kombate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kombate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kombate.
Gas is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kombate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kombate scores with a shot to the side of Gas's head.
Kombate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gas backwards. #ROC2#Gas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Gas has been cut.
Kombate lands an uppercut.
Oh Gas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kombate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kombate lands a shoulder strike.
Kombate creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gas drops to his knees and Kombate pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Kombate started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land. #TD#
Mcgee wants the takedown. Quinn is fighting it off but Mcgee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinn's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Quinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgee defends it easily.
Mcgee is looking to work some ground and pound but Quinn has wrist control.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Quinn has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn working a defensive guard here.
Quinn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mcgee trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quinn wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee 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.
Mcgee looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgee, not yet.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Quinn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcgee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quinn, into his guard. #REVR#
Quinn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Banzai Combat Academy LA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Quinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgee is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Quinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgee stopping the sweep attempt from Quinn.
Mcgee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee stands up over Quinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgee stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mcgee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quinn tries to buck Mcgee off but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee working away.#T4##SUB#
Mcgee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgee working the head with strikes.
Quinn prevents Mcgee from improving position.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Mcgee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Quinn to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quinn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rolly Mcgee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quinn stalks Mcgee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcgee's face. Mcgee staggers backwards, shaken.
Cade Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn scores with a jab. Mcgee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mcgee counters with a single leg into guard. Quinn didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Quinn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mcgee rolls with it to try and escape but Quinn cranks on the arm and Mcgee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cade Quinn!
After the fight, Cade Quinn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MILF 68 Serrano VS Walton 2
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Stienz closes the distance and clinches up with Pony, looking for a takedown. Stienz pushes Pony against the cage but Pony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Stienz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stienz misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Pony counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pony working the head and body with strikes.
Stienz is looking for a sweep. Pony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pony lands a nice short elbow.
Stienz gets back to full guard.
Stienz controls Pony momentarily but Pony frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stienz controls Pony momentarily but Pony frees himself. #T1#
Pony trying to control but Stienz is working from the bottom.
Pony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stienz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pony is one step ahead there.
Pony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stienz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pony postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pony working some strikes from top position.
Stienz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Pony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stienz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pony has managed to get both his arms back between Stienz's legs - danger averted.
Stienz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pony trying to control but Stienz is working from the bottom.
Pony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stienz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stienz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pony is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stienz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pony postures up. #T3#
Pony stopping the sweep attempt from Stienz.
Pony chips away with some ground and pound.
Stienz wants to hit a sweep here but Pony passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stienz there!
Pony lands a big shot there that rocks Stienz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stienz working to try and regain half guard.
Stienz tries to lock up and control but Pony gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stienz is just holding on here. Pony manages to take his back.
Stienz just trying to survive but Pony is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Pony loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stienz hold on?
Pony is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC2#Stienz is rocked!#SUB2#
Pony has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Stienz is in real trouble here. Pony gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Stienz is tapping out! Pony wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeramiah Pony!
Jeramiah Pony bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Boo misses with a wild body shot.
Windsor looks to score with a jab to the body but Boo is just out of range.
Windsor throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo loads up on a big right hand but Windsor slips the punch.
Boo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boo keeps the fight on the outside.
Windsor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Windsor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boo.
Windsor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boo swinging wildly here.
Windsor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Boo misses its intended target.
Boo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Windsor is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Windsor. #KD2#
Boo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Windsor sprawling to the canvas! Windsor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boo finish him?! #ROC2#Windsor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gavin Windsor has been cut.
Boo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Windsor's jaw. Windsor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Boo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

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

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dee Dee on his heels. He'll look to pass Dee Dee's guard now, I'm sure.
Dee Dee is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Queen looking to improve position, pressing down on Dee Dee's thigh with his hand. Dee Dee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Queen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Queen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dee Dee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Dee Dee!

Event: MILF 58 Browning VS Cruz
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Acosta missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Acosta looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
Spence moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a series of strikes. Acosta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spence drops his hands momentarily and Acosta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence is looking to clinch.
Acosta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Acosta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spence sprawling to the canvas! Spence rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Acosta finish him?! #ROC2#Spence is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Spence up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Acosta from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Spence's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliott Acosta!

Event: MILF 57 Tanaka vs Veainu
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Joe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stienz pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Stienz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stienz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joe's guard.
Joe punching from the bottom.
Joe is looking for a sweep. Stienz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joe punching from the bottom.
Joe is staying active underneath Stienz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stienz blocks the strikes from Joe.
Joe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Joe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stienz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is staying active underneath Stienz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Stienz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Stienz is looking for a kimura here.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Stienz thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Joe tries to roll over but Stienz keeps him under control.
Joe landing rabbit punches to the side of Stienz's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Stienz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Joe tries to roll over but Stienz keeps him under control.
Stienz wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
Joe landing a few short strikes.
Joe is staying active underneath Stienz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stienz wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position.
Joe misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stienz is working for a kimura but Joe is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Joe moves into full guard.
Joe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stienz trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Stienz passes Joe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Joe is looking for a sweep. Stienz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe striking off his back but it's not causing Stienz any problems.
Stienz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stienz trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe tries to strike from the bottom.
Stienz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.#T3#
Stienz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienz wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Stienz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Joe.#SUB2#
Stienz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stienz blocks the strikes from Joe.
Stienz moves nicely into side control.
Stienz just content to control the position.
Stienz scoring with punches and elbows.
Stienz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Joe throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Stienz is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T4#
Stienz slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Stienz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Stienz has hold of Joe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Joe seems comfortable defending it but Stienz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Joe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Joe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stienz couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Stienz!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Quinn works Mcgee's body with a nice hook.
Quinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Mcgee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn is trying to control Mcgee's posture but Mcgee avoids it.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mcgee landing a few strikes.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Quinn is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgee keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgee working away.
Mcgee working the head and body with strikes.
Quinn trying to remain calm as Mcgee controls from the top position.
Mcgee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quinn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgee's best efforts.#SUB#
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgee. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgee seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcgee wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Mcgee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Mcgee lands with some strikes.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.#SUB#
Mcgee is working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn frees his head quite easily.
Mcgee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgee moves to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Quinn turns into Mcgee and is now in his guard.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Quinn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgee! #REVR#
Quinn is looking to reverse the position.
Quinn is not content to let Mcgee control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
Quinn wants to control but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quinn is not content to let Mcgee control the position.
Mcgee moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee is stalling here but it's allowed Quinn to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rolly Mcgee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quinn tries to clinch #TD#
and Mcgee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.
Mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Quinn pushes a forearm under Mcgee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcgee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cade Quinn!
Cade Quinn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Lee tries for a takedown but Mertel Ll circles away easily
and Mertel Ll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Mertel Ll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Mertel Ll is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Mertel Ll's guard.
Mertel Ll looking to control. #SUB2#
Mertel Ll is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mertel Ll is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Mertel Ll to sweep him here.
Mertel Ll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mertel Ll's head.#SUB#
Lee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mertel Ll screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sim Lee!

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence counters by moving into the clinch.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Vee Eight Armstrong has been cut.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Spence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence lands an elbow inside.
Spence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spence can turn it around.#T1##BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Spence.
Spence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vee Eight Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Spence looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Spence drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU2#
Spence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Vee Eight Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Spence pulls guard successfully.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Spence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Armstrong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Spence as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Spence gets a clinch.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
Spence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow. #T4#
Spence scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spence takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Spence.
Spence pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Danny Spence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Spence pulls Armstrong into guard.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Spence stands up from Armstrong's guard - Spence perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Spence gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a knee to the head.
Spence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Spence breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armstrong up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spence moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well. #CL2#
Spence clinches.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Spence is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spence wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is defending well.
Spence stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Spence gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Armstrong's face.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Spence.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spence. Spence obviously looking to wear him down.
Vee Eight Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spence stalls.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Rim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Rim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rim.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Rim counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Rim sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Goodman to the ground! Rim dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Goodman is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodman is still in real trouble! Can Rim finish him?
Rim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Goodman covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shant Rim!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Rick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rick thumps Khan with a low kick.
Rick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Rick misses the target.
Khan with a hook.
Rick throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Rick.
Khan cracks Rick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Rick is rocked!
Khan cracks Rick with a left hook right on the temple and Rick goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Khan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rick is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Khan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Asa Christensen.
I think Christensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Texiera with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Stienz counters by clinching up.
Stienz is pressed up against the cage. Texiera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stienz down to the mat. Stienz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Texiera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stienz pinned against the cage. Stienz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stienz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Texiera defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Texiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stienz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Texiera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Texiera trying to keep a closed guard but Stienz is proving a slippery customer.
Texiera being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texiera pulls Stienz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Texiera keeping moving, preventing Stienz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Texiera keeping full guard, as Stienz tries to pass.
Stienz trying to control the position from guard on top but Texiera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Stienz drops back looking for a leg! Texiera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Texiera manages to kick Stienz off! Stienz jumps back into Texiera's guard.
Stienz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Stienz dives in and scores a takedown into Texiera's guard.#SUB#
Texiera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stienz is aware though and is defending well.
Texiera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stienz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Texiera is keeping the position for now.
Texiera has Stienz pulled in close to control his posture.
Stienz trying to control but Texiera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Texiera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Texiera is trying to control the position but Stienz postures up.
Texiera has his hands on Stienz's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Texiera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stienz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stienz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Texiera keeping moving, preventing Stienz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Texiera has his foot on Stienz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stienz works his way back into a safe position though.
Stienz trying to control but Texiera is working from the bottom.
Stienz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stienz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Texiera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stienz is defending well. Texiera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stienz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Texiera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Texiera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Currys lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Doughty drives through and clinches with Currys against the cage.
Currys looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doughty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doughty misses with an elbow over the top.
Doughty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Currys looking to slow down the pace here.
Doughty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currys avoids a wild elbow strike from Doughty.
Doughty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Currys stalling in the clinch but Doughty improves position. #BC2#
Doughty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Currys sizes up Doughty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Doughty takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Doughty breaks the clinch.
Currys connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doughty momentarily.
Currys lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Currys.
Currys lands a head shot.
Currys lands an overhand right.
Doughty needs to keep his hands up - Currys had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Currys. That snapped Doughty's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Doughty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Doughty scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doughty working aggressively here.
Doughty misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doughty. #CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Currys has been cut.#BC2#
Doughty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Currys connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doughty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doughty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Currys misses with an uppercut. Doughty saw that one coming.#CL2#
Doughty drives through and clinches with Currys against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doughty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Currys's brow.
Doughty gets through Currys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Currys tries to break free but Doughty pushes him back against the cage.
Doughty scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Mohammed Currys's cut is getting worse.
Currys blocks an elbow strike.
Currys tries to circle away but Doughty has him pinned against the cage.
Doughty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Currys avoids it.#T3#
Currys wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doughty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Currys's brow.
Currys tries to break free but Doughty pushes him back against the cage.
Doughty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Currys's defenses.
Currys is looking to control Doughty's arms but Doughty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Currys has his back to the cage.
Currys blocks the elbow strike.
Currys is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Currys is trying to stall.
Currys dodges an elbow strike from Doughty. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doughty has Currys pressed against the cage, preventing Currys from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Doughty.
Currys has had enough of the clinch but Doughty keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doughty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Currys's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Currys taking a breather.
Doughty missing with knees to the body.
Doughty landing knees to the body.
Doughty throws an elbow that misses.
Doughty looking to throw knees to the head but Currys is blocking nicely.
Doughty throws an elbow but it misses.
Doughty pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Doughty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Currys's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Doughty takes the fight into the clinch.
Doughty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Currys blocks the elbow strike.
Doughty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doughty stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doughty lands an elbow that stopped Currys in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Doughty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Currys is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Currys connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doughty's hands.
Doughty throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Doughty forces Currys back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Currys is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Currys on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Currys taking a breather.
Currys managing to block the knees to the body from Doughty.
Doughty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Currys is defending well for now.
Currys has had enough of the clinch but Doughty keeps him there for the moment.
Doughty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Currys stalling in the clinch but Doughty improves position.
Currys looking to slow down the pace here.
Currys can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC2#
Doughty manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Currys throws a hook but Doughty avoids it easily.
Currys connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Doughty darts in and clinches Currys up against the cage.
Doughty misses with an elbow over the top.
Currys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Doughty to work.
Currys is trying to maintain a safe position but Doughty gets an underhook and turns Currys into the cage.
Nice elbow from Doughty. #CUT2#Mohammed Currys's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drew Doughty!

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

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Spence closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. World did well to prevent Spence getting side control.
World wants to get back to full guard.
World is pressing down on Spence's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spence is fighting to break World's control of his arms but World is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spence is looking to stand up but World won't let him.
World pulls Spence in to control the position.
World is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of World the control monster continue. Boring.
Spence wants to control from the top but World keeps moving. #T1#
Spence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because World is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
World is pulling down on Spence's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that World has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spence tries to stand but World is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
World pulls Spence in close to his closed guard and prevents Spence from doing any damage or advancing position.
World 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.
World is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
World is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
World keeps trying to improve his position.
World trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Spence gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. World manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
World looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spence is one step ahead there.
World is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from World.
Spence wants to control from the top but World keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
World bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spence's guard. #REVB#
Spence wants to stand but World is controlling the position.
Spence wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
World slips nicely into half guard.
World perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World trying to mount his opponent but Spence defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spence's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Spence.
I was talking to Spence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
World takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.
World is breathing heavily.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##TD#
World gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
World keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully.
World wants to sweep here but Spence controlling him for the moment.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World 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.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World can do to turn this around?
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Spence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. World manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Spence postures up.
World manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
World trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
World prevents Spence from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
World postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of World, into his guard. #REVR#
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Spence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for World on the ground.
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position.
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shocking World's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into World's ribcage.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Spence working World over with knees to the body.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence.
World takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye. #BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with World against the cage.
World takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. World lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Shocking World's cut even more.
Spence stalling.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
World tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Spence lands a knee to the head.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch. #CL#
Spence clinches up with World and pushes him back against the cage.
Spence landing knees to the head. #CUT#The cut above Shocking World's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees to the body from Spence. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. World won't want to take too many of those.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence with a knee to the head.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence!

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