Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Cottonpicker Curtis has been cut.
Curtis with a poor takedown
and Nitro counters with a left to the body.
Nitro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curtis dives in and grabs Nitro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nitro pushes down on Curtis's head and hops out.
Cottonpicker Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Nitro. #TD2#
Nitro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Curtis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nitro's guard.
Curtis is taking a breather. Nitro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curtis in particular looking to stall.
Curtis thows a huge punch but Nitro dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis stalling.
It looks like Curtis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Curtis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curtis thows a huge punch but Nitro dodges it nicely.
Curtis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Curtis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jethro Nitro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nitro misses with a hook.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt - Nitro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jethro Nitro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cottonpicker Curtis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curtis is defended easily by Nitro.
Nitro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nitro.
Curtis goes for a double leg but Nitro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nitro continues to drive forward.
Nitro stuffs the takedown.
Curtis shoots in looking for a takedown. Nitro tries to sprawl out of it but Curtis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nitro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curtis is defended easily by Nitro.#T4#
Curtis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Curtis with that takedown attempt.
Nitro lands with a right and another and another! Curtis is in big trouble! Nitro lands again and this time it's lights out for Curtis! A quality knockout there for Nitro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jethro Nitro!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Jackson
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dukes throws an off balance right hand
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukes with a hook.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a straight left. #T1#
Dukes throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Dukes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slice scores with a jab. Dukes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dukes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Dukes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slice connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Dukes was not able to check.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A jab from Dukes misses.
Dukes takes one to the side of the head.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dukes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dukes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dukes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dukes has knocked Slice down with a huge combo! Dukes steps away and waves a wobbly Slice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Slice is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kimbino Slice has been cut.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dukes misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slice seems to have got his legs back now.
Slice is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dukes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Slice crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Slice's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Dukes!

Event: Just some fights 27
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Dukes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukes is just out of range.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Dukes throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Dukes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta jabs Dukes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dukes. Tsuruta shrugs it off though.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukes on the side of the head.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dukes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tsuruta swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dukes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1#
Camacho tries to clinch up.#CL#
Camacho clinches.
Camacho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nitro wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nitro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho tries to clinch up.#CL#
Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Nitro keeps control of Camacho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nitro breaks from the clinch.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Nitro avoids them all with ease.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches up with Nitro, looking for a takedown. Camacho pushes Nitro against the cage but Nitro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nitro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Camacho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nitro drops Camacho with a huge uppercut! Camacho drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nitro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Nitro!

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dukes's guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dukes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Dukes in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
Dukes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dukes takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukes is one step ahead there.
Hunter pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily. #T3#
Hunter keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dukes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunter feints and then cracks Dukes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukes down. #TD#
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dukes sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD#
Hunter drops Dukes with a nice combination! Hunter dives into Dukes's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Dukes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Dukes 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.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Hunter loads up on a big left hand. Dukes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hunter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dukes can't hide his disappointment, as Hunter celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hunter!
A less than humble Chad Hunter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025

#R1#
Brook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nitro circles away.#CL2#
Brook has closed the distance and engaged Nitro in a clinch.
Nitro misses with an elbow over the top.
Brook jumps guard but Nitro stands there with Brook around his waist. Brook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nitro can't find room to land a body shot as Brook controls the action.
Brook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nitro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jethro Nitro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Brook.#BC2#
Brook manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brook.
Nitro feinted with a counter takedown.
Brook dives in for a single leg takedown but Nitro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nitro wants to clinch.#T1#
Brook shoots in for a takedown but Nitro shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Brook darts in and clinches Nitro up against the cage.
Brook has Nitro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nitro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Brook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brook fails with a takedown attempt.
Nitro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nitro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nitro stuffs the takedown attempt from Brook. Brook gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Nitro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Nice combo by Nitro! Oh, that's hurt him - Brook falls to the canvas and Nitro follows him into side control. #ROC#Brook is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brook Brook has been cut.
Brook looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brook is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brook is still in real trouble! Can Nitro finish him?
Nitro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brook seems to have recovered his senses.
Nitro lands a strong strike to the head of Brook. That's dazed him! Nitro looking to finish here. Brook is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nitro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Nitro!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Kidd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidd.
Dukes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jesse Kidd has been cut.
Dukes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kidd's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dukes dives in looking to finish as Kidd flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dukes's strikes! Dukes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kidd's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kidd was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Dukes!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Gracie shoots in but Nitro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nitro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nitro is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nitro is defending well.
Nitro prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nitro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Nitro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nitro seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nitro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nitro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademir Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ademir Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Just Fight 5
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Dukes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukes moves away.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coppola.
Coppola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Coppola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coppola.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Coppola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Dukes trying to control but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Coppola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Coppola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coppola.
Coppola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Coppola is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Coppola is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dukes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Nitro throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Bernard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitro as he jumps to the side.
Nitro drops his hands momentarily and Bernard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nitro scores with a three punch combo!
Bernard throws a nice looking combination but Nitro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernard throws a body punch but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Nitro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard unleashes a big counter combination but Nitro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bernard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asa Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro misses with a hook.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nitro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bernard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitro is keeping the position for now.
Bernard is pushing down on Nitro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nitro is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bernard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nitro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernard. #SUB2#
Bernard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nitro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nitro tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well. #SUB2#
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well. #SUB2#
Bernard is working for a kimura but Nitro is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bernard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Bernard is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernard works his way into full mount!
Bernard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Bernard working for a submission but Nitro is keeping him at bay.
Bernard moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Bernard is looking for the choke from the back position but Nitro is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard has the hooks in. Nitro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bernard looking for the choke but no joy.
Nitro can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Bernard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nitro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nitro throws a series of punches but Bernard avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Bernard.#ROC2#Nitro is rocked!
Bernard batters Nitro with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nitro is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bernard lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nitro to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bernard is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asa Bernard!
Asa Bernard 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: Just some fights 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Dukes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dukes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
Hanma misses with a few strikes there.
Dukes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dukes. Dukes obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Hanma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dukes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dukes struggling a bit here.
Dukes prevents Hanma from moving into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Dukes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukes keeps working.
Hanma working the body and head with strikes.
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dukes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma controlling the position.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukes keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Hanma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hanma has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hanma unloading with bombs!
Hanma lands with some strikes.
Hanma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Hanma unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Hanma loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dukes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hanma land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hanma stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma!
Yuujiro Hanma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dukes leaves Mehoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Dukes sends Mehoff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dukes is motioning to the referee to let Mehoff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mehoff is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Mehoff has been cut.
Mehoff get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Mehoff stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dukes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Dukes!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kupon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kupon controlling the position.
Kupon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kupon is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stops Kupon from passing to mount. #T1#
Kupon wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Dukes prevents Kupon from moving into mount.
Dukes pushes Kupon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kupon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dukes prevents Kupon from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kupon is working to tighten his grip on Dukes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dukes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kupon is really squeezing tight and eventually Dukes passes out! Kupon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filip Kupon!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Kupon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Dukes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nutz shoots in for a double leg but Dukes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dukes misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Dukes.
Dukes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Nutz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nutz looks to land a body kick but Dukes moved away.#CL2#
Nutz has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nutz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dukes regains guard immediately.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Dukes 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.#T1#
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Nutz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukes's guard.
Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Nutz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dukes defend it? Nutz steps over the head and cranks it - Dukes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nutz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Whole Nutz!
Whole Nutz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##KD#
Vartija lands a big head kick that sends Dukes tumbling to the mat! Vartija takes a step backwards and waves Dukes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
Vartija grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dukes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vartija cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Portin Vartija!
Portin Vartija thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snyder avoids it really well and circles away.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snyder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snyder lands a jab-cross combination.
Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is looking to chop away at Snyder's legs. #T1#
No joy there for Snyder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Snyder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes throws a combination. Snyder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snyder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snyder.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dukes.
As Dukes looks to move away, Snyder throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snyder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes lands a hook that snaps the head of Snyder backwards.
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder is trying to break free.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Dukes looking to stall.
Dukes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dukes tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes can't break the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Snyder.
Snyder lands with a short shot to the head.
Snyder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dukes looks winded!#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snyder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Dukes backpedaling.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Snyder finish him?
Snyder throws a combination. Dukes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dukes dodges the punch combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Snyder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder slips under a jab from Dukes.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes. #CL#
Snyder rushes Dukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Dukes letting Snyder take a breather here.
Snyder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dukes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snyder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snyder blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snyder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snyder.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder moves out of range of the body kick from Dukes. #CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
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!
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snyder's head.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder.
Bryan Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dukes dives in and scores a takedown into Snyder's guard.

Snyder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder just leaning against Dukes, taking a breather.
Dukes tries to stall but Snyder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryan Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dukes scores with a shoulder strike.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Snyder.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Snyder can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Snyder is looking for a counter combo.
Snyder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a body kick that misses.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #CL#
Snyder clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.
Snyder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukes avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snyder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.#T4#
Snyder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryan Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes swings for the body but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Snyder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Snyder clinches.
Dukes managing to block the knees to the body from Snyder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Snyder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Dukes misses with a looping left.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snyder's head backwards.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Snyder misses.
Dukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder. #CL2#
Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Snyder scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder stalling in the clinch but Dukes improves position. #BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Snyder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snyder moves away.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Snyder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Snyder tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Dukes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Snyder counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Snyder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Snyder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##CL#
Snyder drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage. #BC#
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Snyder off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Snyder. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snyder swinging wildly here.
Bryan Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snyder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snyder 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Snyder!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Bonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonga blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonga's half guard.
Bonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dukes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonga's head.
Dukes is fighting to break Bonga's control of his arms but Bonga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dukes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dukes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bonga has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dukes is looking to defend but Bonga has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dukes! Bonga pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dukes taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Omar Bonga!
Bubba Dukes spoke after the fight, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1#
Bull jabs at Dukes's body.
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.#KD2#
Bull sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bull is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dukes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bull points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dukes wakes up just in time to hear Bull thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Bull!
In his post fight interview, French Bull started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Draski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dukes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dukes to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.#CUT#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Draski. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes throws out a counter right but Draski avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Draski drops Dukes with a beautiful combination! Dukes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Draski is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski swinging wildly here.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Draski finish him?
Draski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draski.
Draski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Draski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Draski uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Draski has knocked Dukes down with a huge combo! Draski steps away and waves a wobbly Dukes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Draski misses with a hook to the body
and Dukes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab. #T1#
Draski misses the shot to the body.
Draski weaves into range and cracks Dukes right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dukes goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Draski is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Draski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Draski thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Dukes misses.
Mayorga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dukes throws a head kick but Mayorga moves out of range.
As Dukes backs away, Mayorga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dukes.
Mayorga scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Dukes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Mayorga had a free shot at his head there.
Mayorga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mayorga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dukes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Mayorga has been cut.
Mayorga dips to his left and cracks Dukes with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes tries to clinch
and Mayorga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Mayorga scores with a leg kick.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayorga finish him?
BOOM! Mayorga lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dukes. Dukes tries to recover but Mayorga is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dukes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Mayorga!
Oscar Mayorga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Toretto.
An attempted straight right counter from Dukes misses the target.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Toretto has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch. #BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukes throws a series of strikes that have Toretto backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Dominic Toretto has been cut.#KD#
Dukes cracks Toretto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toretto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dukes finish him? #ROC#Toretto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes lands a nice looking body shot.
Toretto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Toretto to the canvas! Toretto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dukes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Dukes!

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