Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Knight misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight misses with a combination
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Knight shrugs it off though.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight looks winded!
Knight tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
That kick from King tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from King.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King lands with a right hand. #ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a brutal head kick. Knight looks out on his feet and King throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Huey King!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tate instigates a clinch. #BC#
Montegriffo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montegriffo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tate looks winded!
Tate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montegriffo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montegriffo connects with a single shot there.
Montegriffo throws a good cross that connects.
Montegriffo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Brayden Tate has been cut.
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!
Montegriffo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Tate is rocked!
Montegriffo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tate out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Montegriffo!
A less than humble Alexander Montegriffo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brayden Tate was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Piotr catches Orohena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Piotr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orohena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Piotr does it's job there.
Orohena is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piotr.
Piotr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piotr lunges at Orohena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orohena's hand.
Piotr lands a right hook to the body.
Piotr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orohenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piotr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piotr with a nice cross.
Orohena cracks Piotr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piotr lands with a nice combination. Orohena backs away looking to recover.
Piotr cracks a nice hook into Orohena's ribs.
Piotr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orohena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piotr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piotr connects with a jab.
Orohena takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piotr scores with a body shot.
Piotr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orohena under the eye.#T1#
Piotr digs a good hook to Orohena's body.
Maciej Piotr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Piotr.#ROC#Orohena is rocked!
Piotr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Orohena! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Maciej Piotr!
Maciej Piotr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Daicse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daicse.
Daicse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daicse throwing a counter right hand but Laguera manages to avoid it.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera 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.
Daicse throws a right hand that Laguera ducks under and follows up with a left that Laguera also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Daicse finds it's target.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Daicse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Laguera there.
Daicse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera unleashes a big counter combination but Daicse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Laguera misses with a double jab #TD#
and Daicse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laguera won't be happy with that.
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.
Laguera struggling a bit here.
Laguera tries to control but Daicse manages to take his back.
Laguera just trying to survive but Daicse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daicse has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laguera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Laguera regains half guard.
Laguera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laguera is doing well to control the position and prevent Daicse from advancing to side control.
Laguera is not content to let Daicse control the position.#T3#
Laguera wants to get back to full guard.
Laguera wants to control but Daicse passes into side.
Laguera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Daicse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laguera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Daicse swings around for an armbar but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daicse's guard.#T4#
Laguera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daicse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Daicse's legs - danger averted.
Laguera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daicse is trying to control the position but Laguera postures up.
Daicse is really struggling to control Laguera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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 Mark Daicse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daicse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera cracks Daicse with a good jab.
Mark Daicse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daicse counters with a big right hand! Oh Laguera is in trouble here! Daicse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Daicse thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Montegriffo blocks a jab.
Montegriffo throws a body punch but Moody moves out of range.
Montegriffo lands the left hand.
Montegriffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moody.
Montegriffo thuds his shin into the meat of Moody's side.
Moody avoids the head kick by Montegriffo.
Moody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montegriffo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moody takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montegriffo misses with a shot to the body
enabling Moody to counter with a crisp jab.
Montegriffo drops his hands momentarily and Moody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Moody.
Montegriffo lands a head kick. Moody smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moody flashes Montegriffo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Montegriffo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Montegriffo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Moody punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Moody!
The defeated Alexander Montegriffo had this to say: 'Oi, I'll be back. These guys ain't got shit on me on my best day'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 96
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaggenwanker won't allow it.
Gaggenwanker has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Gaggenwanker counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaggenwanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaggenwanker passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggenwanker stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaggenwanker trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Gaggenwanker is controlling the pace.
Gaggenwanker trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well. #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.
Gaggenwanker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is working for a kimura here but Knight manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gaggenwanker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaggenwanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB#
Gaggenwanker slips nicely into half guard.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Knight kicks off Gaggenwanker and gets to his feet.
Gaggenwanker tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight fails with the takedown.#T3#
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaggenwanker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Gaggenwanker counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
Gaggenwanker is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaggenwanker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaggenwanker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Gaggenwanker controlling the action here. #ES#
Knight has one foot on Gaggenwanker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaggenwanker's guard.
Gaggenwanker is trying to keep Knight in close.
Gaggenwanker is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Dustin Knight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Gaggenwanker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gaggenwanker.
Knight throws a series of punches but Gaggenwanker moves out of range.
Gaggenwanker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Gaggenwanker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Gaggenwanker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaggenwanker.
Dustin Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaggenwanker.#T1#
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaggenwanker tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaggenwanker to the ground. Gaggenwanker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaggenwanker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knight leaves Gaggenwanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Dustin Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Gaggenwanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaggenwanker can do to turn this around?
Knight scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Gaggenwanker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaggenwanker controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Gaggenwanker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Knight reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaggenwanker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaggenwanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB#
Gaggenwanker forces his way into half guard.
Gaggenwanker slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight is trying to stand back up but Gaggenwanker is controlling him #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.
Gaggenwanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight won't allow Gaggenwanker to pass to mount.
Gaggenwanker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaggenwanker passes to side control. #SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaggenwanker prevents Knight from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Greg Gaggenwanker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaggenwanker misses with a straight left.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaggenwanker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Knight jabs Gaggenwanker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Gaggenwanker's head back. #TD2#
Gaggenwanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gaggenwanker controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Gaggenwanker 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.#T1#
Gaggenwanker works his way into full mount!
Gaggenwanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knight prevents Gaggenwanker from taking his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaggenwanker throws a wild left hand from mount and Knight manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Greg Gaggenwanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaggenwanker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaggenwanker.
Gaggenwanker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is looking for a kimura here.
Knight wants to improve his position but Gaggenwanker is controlling well.
Gaggenwanker passes to full mount! #T4##SUB2#
Gaggenwanker is working for a guillotine from mount but Knight frees his head quite easily.
Gaggenwanker controlling from the full mount.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaggenwanker on the ground.
Knight is controlling an arm, preventing Gaggenwanker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gaggenwanker throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but Gaggenwanker breaks the hold and Knight is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gaggenwanker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Gaggenwanker!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Orohena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Max Orohena has been cut.
Orohena jabs Manning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Orohena misses.
A clash of legs there as Manning blocks the low kick.
Orohena misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
Orohena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orohena throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orohena looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Orohena lands with a nice body kick.
Manning keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orohena throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Orohena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena throws a leg kick
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orohena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manning moves away.
Manning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Manning has been cut.
Orohena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Manning wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Orohena.
Manning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orohena dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manning. That did some damage!
Manning misses with a low kick.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Orohena misses.
Manning seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Orohena takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Manning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manning is breathing heavily.
Orohena throws a leg kick but Manning sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Orohena feints and as Manning raises his hands in defense, Orohena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orohena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orohena tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manning tries to get out of the position.
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orohena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manning keeping full guard, as Orohena tries to pass.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manning checks a leg kick.
Orohena misses with a combination
and Orohena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Orohena has knocked Manning down with a huge combo! Orohena steps away and waves a wobbly Manning back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Manning is rocked!
Orohena staying out of range there.
Manning gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Orohena points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Manning wakes up just in time to hear Orohena thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Orohena!
Max Orohena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ryan Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to Max, he was the better fighter tonight, I’m gunna take some time off and come back stronger'.

Event: HFA 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Montegriffo swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Powe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Powe breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Powe gets a clinch. #BC2#
Powe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montegriffo.#CUT#It looks like Zavier Powe has been cut.
Montegriffo dodges the punch combination from Powe.
Montegriffo throws a shot to the body.
Powe scores with a punch to the head.
Powe drops his hands momentarily and Montegriffo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powe blocks a jab.
Montegriffo looks to land a combination but Powe avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montegriffo scores with a jab. Powe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montegriffo lands a lovely overhand right.
Powe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Montegriffo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Powe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Powe ducks under a wild hook from Montegriffo.
Powe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Montegriffo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montegriffo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montegriffo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powe ducks under a wild hook from Montegriffo.
Montegriffo misses with a hook.
Powe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Powe misses with a head kick.
Montegriffo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powe under the eye.#ROC#Powe is rocked!
Montegriffo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Powe crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Montegriffo!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Montegriffo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Daicse punishes Rizzveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Daicse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzveira.
Rizzveira with the counter takedown but Daicse avoids it easily.
A head kick by Daicse misses
and Daicse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daicse finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzveira's head. #CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira tries to land a front kick but Daicse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzveira blocks a jab.
Rizzveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daicse throws a right and a left that Rizzveira avoids nicely.
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Rizzveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daicse digs a good body shot into Rizzveira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daicse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daicse sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Daicse is defending well.
Daicse trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daicse desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Daicse wants to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Daicse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rizzveira wants to control the pace but Daicse is squirming around nicely.
Daicse taking shots to the head.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
Rizzveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daicse is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzveira throws some wild stikes that Daicse manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Rizzveira looking to ground and pound but Daicse is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daicse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rizzveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse wants to control but Rizzveira is having none of it.
Daicse is trying to escape the mount.
Rizzveira unloads with some shots from mount but Daicse bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Rizzveira.#T4#
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daicse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daicse shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is having none of it.
Daicse is looking to get to half guard.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is in no mood to give up.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baro Rizzveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baro Rizzveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daicse scores with a three punch combo!
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Rizzveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Daicse misses its intended target.
Rizzveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daicse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzveira but Rizzveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Rizzveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Daicse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzveira. Rizzveira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Daicse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rizzveira misses with a body kick.
Daicse misses the shot to the body.
Daicse lands with a nice combination. Rizzveira backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Daicse ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rizzveira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Orohena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Oumardipov has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Orohena, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orohena lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Orohena sends Oumardipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orohena is motioning to the referee to let Oumardipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Oumardipov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena throws a leg kick which misses Oumardipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Oumardipov tries to avoid it.
Orohena jabs Oumardipov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oumardipov is breathing heavily.
Orohena circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Oumardipov to the canvas! Oumardipov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Orohena keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
An out of breath Max Orohena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 80
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Knight cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Wagner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knight tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wagner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Wagner!
In his post fight interview, Hanz Wagner gave a big smile as he said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Montegriffo working hard to break the clinch.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Montegriffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong lands a left hand.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong pushes Montegriffo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montegriffo prevents a body shot from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
Montegriffo is trying to stall.
Montegriffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Montegriffo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montegriffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong presses Montegriffo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
A short right from Strong.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Montegriffo is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Montegriffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montegriffo looks winded!
Strong throws a big uppercut that drops Montegriffo! More strikes from Strong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montegriffo lies dazed against the cage as Strong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izaiah Strong!
The defeated Alexander Montegriffo had this to say: 'Oi, I'll be back. These guys ain't got shit on me on my best day'.

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Montegriffo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Buddy Dukes has been cut.
Montegriffo 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.
Montegriffo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dukes.
Dukes is looking for the big counter here.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montegriffo.#TD2#
Dukes gets a double leg takedown into Montegriffo's guard.
Montegriffo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.
Montegriffo keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Dukes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet. Montegriffo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Dukes looking to score a takedown here. Montegriffo is defending well but Dukes drives through and ends up in Montegriffo's guard.
Montegriffo is breathing heavily.
Montegriffo wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montegriffo is trying to keep Dukes in close.
Montegriffo keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montegriffo avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Montegriffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Dukes.
A jab from Dukes finds it's way through Montegriffo's defenses.
Dukes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montegriffo.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukes misses.
Dukes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montegriffo defends it nicely.#T3#
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dukes clinches up with Montegriffo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Alexander Montegriffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Dukes forces Montegriffo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Montegriffo gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
Montegriffo stops a takedown attempt from Dukes.
Montegriffo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montegriffo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Montegriffo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montegriffo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander Montegriffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montegriffo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Montegriffo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Montegriffo misses.
Dukes lands a right hook to the body.
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 Alexander Montegriffo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buddy Dukes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Montegriffo tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it. #BC2#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montegriffo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montegriffo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes. #CL2#
Dukes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montegriffo throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Montegriffo avoids the head kick by Dukes. #CL2#
Montegriffo gets tackled into the cage by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Montegriffo swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montegriffo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montegriffo throws a combination that misses
and Dukes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dukes goes for a double leg but Montegriffo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montegriffo continues to drive forward.
Alexander Montegriffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Dukes.
Montegriffo swings for the body but Dukes moves out of range.
Montegriffo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montegriffo misses with a straight right.
Dukes slips a jab from Montegriffo.#CL2#
Dukes clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Montegriffo misses with a two punch combination.
Montegriffo throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Dukes gets a double leg takedown into Montegriffo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Montegriffo manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montegriffo defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Montegriffo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Montegriffo throwing a counter right hand but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Montegriffo fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Montegriffo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes is trying to pull guard but Montegriffo has him pressed against the cage.
Dukes is pushing Montegriffo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dukes is trying to drag Montegriffo to the mat but Montegriffo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dukes tries to pull guard but Montegriffo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Montegriffo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dukes. #BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montegriffo lands a jab to the nose.
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Montegriffo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dukes shoots in and drives through. Montegriffo sprawls well.
Montegriffo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Montegriffo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buddy Dukes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Montegriffo shows good takedown defense.
Montegriffo is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Dukes has managed to clinch.
Dukes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Montegriffo shows good takedown defense.
Alexander Montegriffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Dukes.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Montegriffo had a free shot at his head there.
Dukes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buddy Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch successfully.
Montegriffo gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montegriffo prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Montegriffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montegriffo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Montegriffo'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.#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Montegriffo throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montegriffo's waist but Montegriffo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side.
Montegriffo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Montegriffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dukes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montegriffo!
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Montegriffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukes working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dukes has hold of Montegriffo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Montegriffo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dukes cranks the arm and Montegriffo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Montegriffo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buddy Dukes!
Alexander Montegriffo was interviewed post fight and said 'Oi, I'll be back. These guys ain't got shit on me on my best day'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Miller shoots and misses
and Daicse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daicse.
Miller blocks a head kick by Daicse.
Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daicse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daicse sprawls well. Daicse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daicse throws out the jab.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Miller is rocked!
Miller loses concentration momentarily and Daicse pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Miller crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Daicse finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Daicse!
After the big win, Mark Daicse made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Sergio Miller had this to say: 'This loss is tough, but it's not the end. It's just part of the journey. I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Haas moves away and avoids it.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haas.
Knight misses with a hook.
No joy there for Haas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Haas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haas works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Haas scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight is looking to clinch but Haas is avoiding it. #T1#
Haas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Haas misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haas punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Haas scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Marcoh Haas has been cut.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight looks for a takedown but Haas sprawls well.
Haas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haas cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Good shot there by Haas.#T3#
Knight looks to land a right hand but Haas moved out of range.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haas lands a nice hook to Knight's body. Knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Haas, which made it look bad. #T4#
Haas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knight doesn't seem bothered though.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Haas sprawls well.
Haas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Haas. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Haas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haas lands a head shot.
Haas connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.
Haas lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haas lands the left hand.
Haas digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcoh Haas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcoh Haas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
We've been informed that Haas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Haas.
Haas misses with a few strikes there.
Knight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haas.
Haas connects with a nice looking jab.
Haas cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Knight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haas scores with a shot to the body.
Marcoh Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Knight has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Haas misses with a double jab.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Knight forces Haas back against the cage and clinches.
Haas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Haas lands a body shot.
Haas scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!#BC2#
Haas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Haas ducks down to avoid it.
Dustin Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haas cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haas slips a jab from Knight.
Haas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Haas saw that one coming.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Haas darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Haas has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Haas manages to break the clinch. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Haas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Haas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Haas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haas doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas misses with the combination.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Haas.
Knight is looking for a counter combo.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Haas moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haas tries to clinch up.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Haas. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Haas keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcoh Haas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcoh Haas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haas misses with a few strikes there.
Haas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haas scores with a punch to the head.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas.
A punch lands to the side of Knight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Haas.
As Haas backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Knight misses with a double jab.
Haas slips a straight right by Knight.
Haas lands a jab-cross combination.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haas scores with a three punch combo!
Knight wants to clinch up but Haas keeps it at a distance.
Haas throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Haas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haas swinging wildly here.
Haas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haas.
Some wild striking there from Haas. #T2#
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haas.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Haas is quick to defend against it.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haas looks to land a combination. Knight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haas connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight misses with the combination. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Haas leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Haas.
Haas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Haas.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Haas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustin Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Haas is looking to close the distance but Knight sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Haas crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Haas is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dustin Knight!
Dustin Knight decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Marcoh Haas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I promise to go back to Prehevil and fight some of the gods some more to improve myself. Mark my words, I'm coming back stronger than ever.'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Kyung Sam slips a jab and a cross from Orohena.
Orohena moves to clinch but Kyung Sam breaks away #TD#
and Kyung Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyung Sam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard.
Kyung Sam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orohena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Orohena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyung Sam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kyung Sam tries to get out of the position.
Kyung Sam is trying to stand up here but Orohena is controlling him well.
Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy.
Orohena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyung Sam is controlling Orohena's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Kyung Sam is looking to improve his position. #ES#
Kyung Sam has one foot on Orohena's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Orohena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orohena throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kyung Sam counters with a single leg into guard. Orohena didn't expect that.
Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it.
Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orohena wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyung Sam.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyung Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving. #T2#
Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orohena wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully.
Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kyung Sam cracks Orohena with a solid left hand.
Kyung Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orohena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kyung Sam throwing strikes but missing.
Kyung Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orohena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyung Sam is one step ahead there.
Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving.
Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it.
Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard.
Kyung Sam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orohena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyung Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orohena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyung Sam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orohena tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kyung Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom.
Orohena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyung Sam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kyung Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orohena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orohena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Won Kyung Sam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Orohena thuds a left hand into Kyung Sam's body.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kyung Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyung Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orohena can do to turn this around?
Kyung Sam keeps control of Orohena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kyung Sam has Orohena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyung Sam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orohena tumbling to the mat - Kyung Sam dives into Orohena's guard.
Orohena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyung Sam's guard. #REVB#
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orohena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom.
Kyung Sam wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orohena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyung Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyung Sam wants to stand but Orohena is controlling the position.
Kyung Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orohena on the ground.
Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orohena advances position into side control!
Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyung Sam wants to control but Orohena postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orohena lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kyung Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orohena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orohena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyung Sam keeps working.
Orohena in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orohena grinds an elbow into Kyung Sam's temple.
Orohena working the ground and pound.#T3#
Kyung Sam is not content to let Orohena control the position.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orohena working away.
Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kyung Sam is trying to get back to his feet.
Kyung Sam taking punishment in the form of punches.
Orohena is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#Kyung Sam is rocked!
Orohena working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Kyung Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyung Sam can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd goes nuts as Orohena knocks Kyung Sam out cold with a massive hammerfist! Orohena Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
A victorious Max Orohena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Montegriffo throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montegriffo misses with a body kick.
Montegriffo misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Leonard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montegriffo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montegriffo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard throwing a counter right hand but Montegriffo manages to avoid it.
Leonard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Montegriffo.
Leonard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Montegriffo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonard scrambles back to his feet.
Leonard is breathing heavily.
Leonard defending well as Montegriffo loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montegriffo finds it's way round the side to connect with Leonard's head.
Montegriffo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montegriffo digs a good body shot into Leonard's ribs.
Leonard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montegriffo. #T1#
Montegriffo scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonard should have avoided that one.
Alexander Montegriffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montegriffo connects with the punch.
Leonard throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Montegriffo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonard! Montegriffo lets Leonard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Leonard is rocked!
Leonard backs away from a small jab... but Montegriffo lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Leonard crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Montegriffo with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Montegriffo!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Orohena misses with a looping right.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lewis stalks Orohena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orohena's face. Orohena staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Max Orohena has been cut.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Orohena throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orohena takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orohena has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Lewis.
Orohena looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Orohena.
Nice sprawl there from Orohena as Lewis shoots in.
Orohena thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orohena throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
Orohena works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orohena swivels and escapes.#T2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orohena as he avoids it easily.
Orohena throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orohena.
Lewis shapes to counter with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orohena.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Orohena prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orohena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orohena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lewis looks winded!
Orohena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Orohena lands a big right hand that sends Lewis crashing to the mat! Orohena stays standing though and waves Lewis back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Javier Lewis has been cut.
Orohena throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Orohena tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orohena drops Lewis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lewis! Orohena dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
An out of breath Max Orohena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nejc there.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nejc scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Nejc stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nejc counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Nejc counters with a nice right hand that sends Knight toppling to the canvas! Knight scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nejc finish him?!#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Nejc counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MILF 98 Schilt VS Dominguez
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson has Ogunkoya pushed against the cage.
Ogunkoya being controlled against the cage.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson is stalling here.
Ogunkoya working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Robinson decides to pull guard.
Robinson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ogunkoya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ogunkoya defends well.#T1##SUB#
Ogunkoya is posturing up here but Robinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ogunkoya tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ogunkoya has to tap! Slick submission there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Robinson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Daicse slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Daicse tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fritz looks for a takedown but Daicse sprawls well.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Fritz. Fritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Daicse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fritz is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fritz's head.
Daicse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fritz.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Fritz.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Daicse lands a really nice looking cross but Fritz seems unphased. #ROC#Fritz is rocked!
Daicse is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fritz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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